Alok Gupta, director of an organization and District Panchayat member in the Barhalganj area of Gorakhpur, has been accused of serious Dalit harassment. He is accused of assaulting an employee of the organization, making casteist remarks, and mentally harassing him. Based on the victim’s complaint, the Barhalganj police have registered a case and begun investigating the matter.
Deep Narayan Chand, alias Deepu, a resident of Dhabouli in the Barhalganj Kotwali area, stated in his complaint to the police that he has been working as a computer operator at the Manav Seva Shiksha Sanstha since 2023. The victim alleges that the organization’s director, Alok Gupta, had been treating him indecently for a long time. He was frequently insulted during work and mentally harassed with casteist slurs.
According to Deep Narayan, the organization’s director had a man call him while he was resting during lunch break on May 9th. Upon arriving, he was assaulted and subjected to abusive language and casteist remarks. The victim stated in his complaint that this incident was not the first time, but that he had been subjected to continuous abuse and harassment for several years.
Given the seriousness of the matter, the Barhalganj police have registered a case under relevant sections based on the victim’s complaint. Police officials stated that an impartial investigation is being conducted. Further legal action will be taken based on the facts that emerge from the investigation.
The victim has demanded justice from the administration and strict action against the culprits. The police say that statements from all parties will be recorded and action will be taken based on the evidence. This incident has become a topic of discussion in the area.
Gopal Tripathi | Gola
Courtesy: Hindi News