There is an atmosphere of tension in the village since the incident. Dalit organizations have called this attack extremely shameful and have demanded the immediate arrest of the accused. It is not yet clear whether the accused has been taken into custody by the police or not.
Bhopal. A case of a deadly attack on a Dalit monk with a trident has come to light in the Sarabai police station area of Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The victim monk Indra Bahadur Ahirwar has been admitted to the hospital in critical condition. It is being told that the accused hit the monk with his own trident until he fainted. There is an atmosphere of anger in the village regarding the incident.
What is the whole matter?
The incident is from Mahoi Khurd village of Sarabai police station area. The victim Naga monk Indra Bahadur Ahirwar lives in an ashram located near the Andi pond of the village and performs bhajan-pujan. In the complaint lodged with the police, he said, “Chhuttan Patel, a resident of the same village, came to me asking for utensils to cook chicken. I refused saying that this place is for worship. The next day when I came out of the ashram, Chhuttan Patel stopped me on the way and attacked me with my own trident.”
Beaten to death
Sadhu Indra Bahadur says that the accused attacked him till he fainted. In the attack, his arm from the shoulder has been broken and he has suffered serious injuries in the waist, leg and hip. There are deep wounds at many places on the body.
The victim also alleged that, “Chhuttan Patel is the man of the village’s strongman Krishna. He is addicted to alcohol and meat. I am a sadhu, so when I opposed him, he attacked me.”
Police registered the case
On getting information about the incident, Sarabai police reached the spot and started investigation. A case has been registered against the accused Chhuttan Patel under the Indian Penal Code (BNS) and Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
The police have registered a case under BNS Section 296 – attempt to hurt religious sentiments, Section 115(2) – intentional grievous hurt, Section 315(2) – attempt to murder, Section 3(1)(d), 3(1)(dh), 3(2)(v) of SC/ST Act – brutal attack and insult to a Dalit.
An atmosphere of tension in the village
There is an atmosphere of tension in the village since the incident. Dalit organizations have called this attack extremely shameful and have demanded the immediate arrest of the accused. It is not yet clear whether the accused has been detained by the police or not.
The Bhim Army State President surrounded the government
In a conversation with The Muknayak, Bhim Army Madhya Pradesh State President Sunil Bairasia said that this incident is extremely condemnable and a symbol of increasing violence against the Dalit community. The attack on a sadhu, who belongs to the Dalit community, with a trident shows how caste hatred is still alive in the society. This attack is not just on one person, but on our entire society and its faith.
Targeting the government, he said that there is no guarantee of safety of Dalits in Madhya Pradesh. Atrocities are happening every day and the administration is a mute spectator. He demanded that the accused be arrested as soon as possible and given severe punishment and the victim sadhu be given compensation and security, otherwise Bhim Army will protest in Chhatarpur.
Courtesy : Ankit Pachauri, Hindi News