A Dalit family has been attacked with axes and sticks in the Nai Mandi police station area of Muzaffarnagar for protesting against alleged molestation of a woman. The victim’s family alleges that neighbors attacked the young man with sticks and axes, seriously injuring him. They also hurled caste-related abuses and threatened to kill the entire family. The injured man is undergoing treatment at the district hospital. Police have launched an investigation.
The incident took place in Haripuram Kookra. According to the victim, some young men from the neighborhood had been allegedly harassing and teasing his wife for a long time. When he protested, he was first beaten up.
Attacked with Weapons After Calling Family
The victim alleges that when he called his family to the scene, the accused arrived armed with sticks and sharp weapons like axes and attacked the entire family. He suffered serious injuries to his head and several parts of his body. He was subsequently admitted to the district hospital.
Allegations of Casteist Abuses and Threats
The victim alleged that the attackers used casteist slurs during the assault and said, “We will not allow people from lower castes to live in the neighborhood.” They also threatened to rape his wife and kill his entire family.
The victim has demanded action against the named accused and 10 to 12 unidentified individuals. He alleges that all of them arrived with weapons in a planned manner.
Police Investigating
Upon receiving information about the incident, police from the Nai Mandi police station arrived at the scene. Police have conducted a medical examination of the injured and have begun investigating the case based on the complaint filed by the victim’s family. The police say that further legal action will be taken based on the facts that emerge during the investigation.
Varun Kumar Sharma | Muzaffarnagar
Courtesy: Hindi News