13-yr-old Dalit raped at Meerut government hospital; authorities show no concern
“It is expensive to deploy guards at each of these wards in three shifts,” local media reports quoted the official. A 13-year-old Dalit girl, who was undergoing a knee surgery at an orthopaedic department in the Meerut government hospital in Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly raped by an attendant of another patient The incident occurred on Friday afternoon, June 20. The teenager, accompanied by her mother, was admitted to the general ward for the surgery. According to the police complaint filed by her mother, the accused, Rohit Kumar, 20, followed her daughter to the washroom and committed the crime. He threatened to kill the minor if she told anyone of the incident. “Rohit Kumar hails from Kashipur district in Uttarakhand. He was arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), the Sc/St (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, and section 65 (1) (rape) of the BNS. He was produced before the court and remanded to judicial custody,” informed Meerut superintendent of police (SP), Ayush Vikram Singh. Following the incident, the hospital authorities set up a panel to investigate the matter and prevent such crimes in the future. However, in a blatant display of apathy, a top health official casually remarked on the hospital’s security. “Thousands of people visit the hospital every day. We have 42 wards. It is expensive to deploy guards at each of these wards in three shifts,” local media reports quoted the official. Notably, the hospital has employed retired Army personnel as part of its security system. The hospital has a history of unauthorised entries, consumption of alcohol on premises, and even brawls with senior doctors. At one point, 250 doctors had threatened mass resignation, protesting for better security, the Times of India reported. Posted by Veena Nair Courtesy : Siasat Note: This news is originally published on https:/siasat.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Uttar Pradesh: Stone pelting on Dalit wedding procession, caste tension in Etah village
Though marriage rituals were completed under supervision of the police after the episode on Saturday evening, the situation remains tense at Dhakapura village. Agra: Caste divisions reared its head last week at a village in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district as fighting and stone pelting took place after upper caste residents objected to a Dalit wedding procession. Though marriage rituals were completed under the supervision of the police administration after the episode Saturday evening, the situation remains tense at Dhakapura village. No case has been filed, so far. A constable was injured while a Dalit youth suffered serious injuries, Station House Officer (SHO) of Awagarh police station, Akhilesh Kumar Dixit, said, adding the injured policeman was admitted to the hospital for treatment. The marriage of Premkishore’s daughter Aarti, a resident of Dhakapura, was fixed with Vikas of Sahapau area in Hathras district, according to the locals. The wedding procession reached the village in the evening. When the procession began passing through the village late at night, upper caste residents allegedly refused to allow it to pass through, saying a Dalit’s wedding procession could not be allowed. As tempers rose, the SHO reached the spot with the force and tried to convince both parties but to no avail. The Dalit community alleges that the Thakurs attacked the women in the presence of the police. Amidst the stone pelting and fighting, the women alleged that they were dragged out of homes and beaten and caste-specific abuses were hurled at them. They further accused the police of remaining mute spectators and of not making an effort to stop the violence. However, police have denied the allegations. The bride’s cousin claimed the preparations for welcoming the wedding procession were going on when the attack took place. She somehow managed to run to safety. “There was a minor altercation and light stone pelting between the two parties, but later the marriage was completed peacefully and after reconciliation between the two parties in the morning, the wedding procession was sent off to Hathras,” the SHO said. Anger is simmering among the Dalits but villagers say no one is coming forward openly. Villagers say that due to the police not taking proper action, the men are silent and an atmosphere of fear prevails. “This incident has once again uncovered the reality of caste inequality in rural areas, which needs to be addressed through education and dialogue, not force,” social activist and Hindustani Biradari vice-chairman Vishal Sharma said. Amir Qureshi, (Edited by Sugita Katyal) Courtesy : The Print Note: This news is originally published on https:/theprint.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
First transgender woman to earn PhD in Tamil Nadu appointed assistant professor
N Jency became Tamil Nadu’s first transgender woman to earn a PhD and secure Assistant Professor position at Loyola College, Chennai. Her achievement draws state recognition and highlights educational excellence as a pathway to transgender community advancement. In a groundbreaking achievement for transgender representation in higher education, N Jency has become the first transgender woman in Tamil Nadu to complete a PhD and secure an appointment as Assistant Professor in the English Department at Loyola College, Chennai. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AGAINST ALL ODDS Jency’s journey from a village in Tiruvallur district, Tiruttani, to the halls of one of Chennai’s most prestigious institutions represents years of perseverance through significant challenges. Her academic record includes gold medals in both her undergraduate and master’s degree courses, demonstrating consistent excellence throughout her educational career. Her appointment has drawn recognition from the highest levels of state government, with Chief Minister MK Stalin publicly congratulating Jency on her achievement. “Congratulations Dr Jency. Let several hundreds more reach success through education, as you serve as a guiding light. Let the mighty force called education win over hurdles and rejections,” Chief Minister Stalin stated in his official response to the appointment. During a meeting with the Chief Minister, Jency expressed her gratitude for the government’s support of social justice initiatives while sharing her broader vision for transgender inclusion in education. A VOICE FOR COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION Jency emphasised that her success extends beyond personal achievement. “This is not my own victory but one that belongs to my trans community,” she said. “I did suffer a lot to reach this position. Education is the modification of human behaviour, and that is what brought me to this position.” Her message to society was direct and compelling: “I urge society not to treat a transgender person differently or chase them away from home, but to educate them. Take me as an example — I was a gold medallist in UG and MA. I reached this position while my family was not initially able to accept me. When you accept nature, why can’t you accept us who are also part of nature?” A CALL FOR PERMANENT POSITIONS Jency has also requested Chief Minister Stalin to consider her for a permanent staff position at a Tamil Nadu government college, viewing such an appointment as a powerful example for other members of the transgender community. “I don’t have a father, but I ask the CM, thinking of him as my father, to allot a permanent staff role in a Tamil Nadu government college, as it would become an example for those in my community to concentrate on education,” she said. This appointment at Loyola College marks a significant step forward for transgender inclusion in Tamil Nadu’s academic institutions. Courtesy : Pramod Madhav, India Today Note: This news is originally published on https:/indiatoday.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Congress’s 3-day campaign for Ambedkar statue in Gwalior, MP chief shares meal with Dalit family
Jitu Patwari & other senior party leaders are scheduled to hold a fast Wednesday, demanding the installation of an Ambedkar statue on HC premises. Bhopal: The controversy surrounding the installation of the Ambedkar statue in Gwalior bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken a political turn with Congress state chief Jitu Patwari embarking on a three-day ‘Samvidhan Satyagrah’. On Tuesday, the second day of the protest, Patwari along with senior Congress leaders including former MLA Sajjan Singh Verma and former minister P.C.Sharma reached the Buddha Vihar in Bhopal’s Panchasheel Nagar and shared a meal with a Dalit family from Buddha Vihar. The Congress leaders are scheduled to reach Gwalior the next day and hold a fast demanding installation of the statue. The controversy began in February a group of lawyers had approached the Madhya Pradesh Chief Justice for approval to install the statue at the premises of the court. The proposal was met with opposition from another faction of lawyers, who alleged that the decision to install the statue was taken without consulting the larger bar association of the state and that it lacked basic building permission. In May, arguments broke out with one faction demanding hoisting of the national flag to commemorate Operation Sindoor, while the other seeking the installation of the Ambedkar statue. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Mayawati had written to MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in May, urging him to ensure that there is no hiccup in the plan. Earlier this month, the Bhim Army Bharat Ekta Mission, too, had demanded the statue be installed at its designated spot. Patwari, meanwhile, referred to Amit Shah’s remark in Parliament that had put the Union Home Minister in a tight spot in December. “On one hand, the Prime Minister does ‘Jai-Jai kaar‘ (hail) of Baba Saheb Ambedkar and then on the other hand, his Home Minister says, ‘Ambedkar-Ambedkar-Ambedkar, itna bhagwaan kaa naam lenge toh bhagwaan mil jaate‘ (Ambedkar-Ambedkar-Ambedkar, if you take God’s name so much, you will meet God’). … But Ambedkar is God for us,” the Congress state chief said in his address to party workers. He then went on to highlight the involvement of BJP workers and leaders at the district- level in atrocities against the Scheduled Castes (SCs). Between 2023 and 2025, Patwari alleged, there was at least 50 cases of murder and rape in which the victime were Dalits. He sought accountability from Mohan Yadav for the “failure” of the police to protect the SC communities. “When there is a crime, instead of protecting the victims, the police and the administration get busy in protecting the perpetrators,” he alleged. In response, BJP state president V.D.Sharma accused his Congress counterpart of indulging in vote bank politics and using the Scheduled Caste community for the purpose. “What has the Congress party done for Ambedkar, apart from using his name? It was the BJP who honoured Ambedkar’s legacy by honouring him with Bharat Ratna posthumously,” he told ThePrint. Iram Siddique, (Edited by Tony Rai) Courtesy : The Print Note: This news is originally published on https:/theprint.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
First transgender woman to earn PhD in Tamil Nadu appointed assistant professor
N Jency became Tamil Nadu’s first transgender woman to earn a PhD and secure Assistant Professor position at Loyola College, Chennai. Her achievement draws state recognition and highlights educational excellence as a pathway to transgender community advancement. In a groundbreaking achievement for transgender representation in higher education, N Jency has become the first transgender woman in Tamil Nadu to complete a PhD and secure an appointment as Assistant Professor in the English Department at Loyola College, Chennai. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AGAINST ALL ODDS Jency’s journey from a village in Tiruvallur district, Tiruttani, to the halls of one of Chennai’s most prestigious institutions represents years of perseverance through significant challenges. Her academic record includes gold medals in both her undergraduate and master’s degree courses, demonstrating consistent excellence throughout her educational career. Courtesy : Pramod Madhav, India Today Note: This news is originally published on https:/indiatoday.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
45-year-old woman gangraped, the brutes pulled out her uterus with an iron rod and threw it out
Khandwa Gang Rape Case: A case of brutality has come to light in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh, which will remind you of the Nirbhaya incident of Delhi. The brutes first gangraped the woman, then pulled out her uterus and threw it away. Khandwa: A heart-wrenching incident has come to light in the district. A 45-year-old woman was brutally raped in a village in the tribal area of Khalwa. According to the information, two brutes first gang-raped the woman, then inserted an iron rod or some other object in her private part and pulled out her uterus. The victim died in agony on the spot. The police have taken both the accused into custody. According to the police, on Saturday, the 16-and-a-half-year-old daughter of the victim reported that her mother was lying in a bloody condition inside the house of an acquaintance Hari Palvi (35). When the police team reached the spot, the woman was lying unconscious on the ground in a semi-nude state. The villagers told the police that at the time of the incident, Sunil Dhurve (26) and Hari Palvi (35) were present with the woman. Both are acquaintances of the woman. The police have taken both of them into custody and started questioning them. According to ASP Khandwa Rajesh Raghuvanshi, it has come to light that the woman was gang-raped. Both the accused have been taken into custody. The post-mortem report is awaited. The body was on the ground, the uterus was lying nearby. When the police reached the spot, the woman was already dead. There were injury marks on the body. Blood was flowing from the private part. The uterus was lying outside. It seemed as if some brutal person had inserted something like a spear or wood in the private part. The police told that the woman also has two children. Both the accused are acquaintances of the woman. On Friday, everyone had attended a wedding function. After this, the victim reached Hari’s house with him. Here Hari and Sunil drank alcohol. After that both of them committed brutality. Curated by: Ambikeshwar Chaturvedi I work for Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in Navbharat Times Digital. After working in Vikalp newspaper in journalism, I reached Times Internet. Started the journey from Deoria in Uttar Pradesh. Now I am working in Bhopal. Courtesy : Hindi News
What is this… Rahul Gandhi had gone out to treat the disease, but the disease worsened in Gujarat, Congress’s shameful performance in the by-elections
Gujarat By polls Results: Rahul Gandhi’s hopes of strengthening the Congress in Gujarat have been jolted in the by-elections. By saving its Visavadar seat in the BJP’s stronghold, AAP gave a message of being combative, but could neither save its five seats in the past nor has it emerged stronger now. While BJP managed to win by a big margin in Kadi, Congress’s deposit was forfeited in Visavadar. Ahmedabad: Congress has suffered a major setback in the Gujarat assembly by-elections. While Congress could not give a tough fight in Kadi, the position of Congress became even weaker on the Visavadar seat. This time too, the deposit was not saved. Congress has suffered a severe setback on both the seats when Rahul Gandhi is busy finding good horses. In the 2022 assembly elections, Congress won only 17 seats out of the total 182 seats in the state. Congress has lost five of its MLAs in the last 30 months, during this period by-elections were held on a total of seven seats in the state but Congress could not win a single seat. In such a situation, the question arises that how will the mission of Rahul Gandhi to defeat BJP in 2027 succeed? AAP got a new ‘Sanjeevani’ Congress has got 5501 votes in Visavadar seat. In the last elections, it had got 16,963 votes. Similarly, the party’s candidate Ramesh Bhai Chavda has got 60290 votes on Kadi seat. He had to face defeat by a margin of 39452 votes. In the last election, the party’s candidate Praveen Parmar had got 78,858 votes. Then BJP had won this seat by 28,194 votes. After registering victory on the Visavadar seat, AAP’s state president Isudan Gadhvi made a big announcement. He said that this victory is of the people of Gujarat. It is of the farmers of Gujarat. This is the victory of the workers and the middle class. Gadhvi said that this is the victory of the warriors of Aam Aadmi Party. Aam Aadmi Party government is going to be formed in Gujarat in 2027. It is clear that AAP has got a new lease of life after the crushing defeat in the Delhi elections. Current situation after 2022 assembly elections? Congress 17(-5), 12 MLAs AAP 5(+-1), 05 MLAs BJP 156(+5) 161 MLAs If AAP was successful, why did Congress miss out? In the 2022 elections, AAP won only five seats with 14 percent votes. Before the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha, when AAP MLA Bhupat Bhayani left the party and joined BJP, AAP had announced at that time. The party had said that those who betrayed the people of Visavadar will be avenged. To retain the Visavadar seat, AAP fielded the most popular and big leader in the state. Like AAP, five Congress MLAs also joined BJP, but Congress could not take revenge on even a single seat. All five MLAs won on the lotus symbol. Arjun Modhwadia is also included in these. By winning the Visavadar seat, AAP gave a message that the party is serious about Gujarat. There was a setback in the local body elections When elections were held for 68 municipalities in the state in February this year, Congress suffered a major setback in them. BJP had registered a big victory. Congress’s condition became weak in these elections. After this, Rahul Gandhi started the process of strengthening the organization in the state with ‘Nutan Gujarat-Nutan Congress’ (New Gujarat, New Congress) to defeat BJP in the 2027 elections. Under this, the organization creation campaign and convention was held in Ahmedabad. After a long exercise, the party has declared 40 district/city presidents of the state on June 21, two days ago, but the setback received in the by-elections has forced the party to think about how it will be able to fight BJP in 2027, because AAP has so far made a dent in its vote bank. Out of the five assembly seats in four states, Congress has definitely won the Nilambur seat in Kerala. In 2021, independents won there. Written by: Achalendra Katiyar Achalendra Katiyar has studied from Jamia Millia Islamia Delhi. After this, he worked in reputed national newspapers of Meerut, Kanpur and Delhi. Since June 2020, he has been active in understanding the politics and culture of Gujarat. Courtesy: Hindi News
Manusmriti will not run the country… Rahul Gandhi cornered BJP over the cruelty to Dalit father-son in Odisha, know what he said?
Odisha Ganjam dalit Torture: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has cornered BJP over the inhuman treatment meted out to a Dalit father-son in a village in Ganjam district of Odisha. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has said that such incidents have become common in BJP-ruled states. Rahul Gandhi has demanded action in this matter. Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed BJP over the cruelty to a Dalit father-son in Ganjam, Odisha. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, taking cognizance of this incident, has said that forcing two Dalit youths in Odisha to walk on their knees, eat grass and drink dirty water is not just inhuman, but is the barbarity of Manuvadi thinking. This incident is a mirror for those who say that caste is no longer an issue. Dalit father-son were treated badly for buying a cow in Ganjam district of Odisha. They were made to drink drain water and crawl on their knees. After this incident, questions are being raised on the law and order of the Odisha government. Earlier, a case of shaving off the heads of 40 people for love marriage came to light in Odisha. Manusmriti will not work in the country Rahul Gandhi has further written on this incident from his social media account that every incident that tramples the dignity of Dalits is an attack on Baba Saheb’s Constitution. Rahul Gandhi has written on social media that it is a conspiracy against equality, justice and humanity. He has said that such incidents are becoming common in BJP-ruled states because their politics is based on hatred and discrimination. Especially in Odisha, atrocities against SC, ST and women have increased alarmingly. The culprits should be arrested immediately and given severe punishment. The country will run by the Constitution, not Manusmriti. Congress leader and former minister Niranjan Patnaik has shared the video of this incident on X. What is the whole matter? Two Dalit men were treated inhumanly by a violent mob in Kharigumma village in Ganjam, Odisha on Sunday. In the video that went viral on social media, two men are seen walking on their knees. According to the information, the victims Bulu Nayak and Babula Nayak, both are residents of Singipur village (Dharakot block) and are around 40 years old. Both were returning home after buying three cows in dowry for their daughter’s wedding. It is alleged that on the way, a violent mob stopped them. They were accused of cow smuggling and asked for money. When they refused to give the money, the mob beat them up. After this, half of their heads were shaved. Then they were made to walk on their knees. It is also alleged that later they were made to drink drain water. Curated by: Achalendra Katiyar Achalendra Katiyar has studied from Jamia Millia Islamia Delhi. After this, he worked in reputed national newspapers of Meerut, Kanpur and Delhi. Active in understanding the politics and culture of Gujarat since June 2020. Courtesy : Hindi News
UP: Stampede among the baraatis as soon as stone pelting happened, saved their lives by hiding in the fields; uproar over stopping the marriage procession of a Scheduled Caste youth
There was a lot of uproar and stone pelting when a Dalit’s marriage procession was stopped in Etah. There was chaos here after the stone pelting. A constable was injured in this. The marriage procession came to village Dhakpura of Awagarh police station area on the night of 21 June. SSP and SDM also reached the spot. People created a ruckus in village Dhakpura alleging that a Dalit’s marriage procession was stopped in Etah. A constable was seriously injured in this, who has been referred to Agra from PHC. In this case, the police have registered a report against 50 unknown people including 15 named ones. Village resident Late Prem Babu’s daughter Aarti’s marriage was fixed with Vikas Kumar, resident of Rudayan of Hathras district. The marriage procession came on the night of 21 June. It is alleged that the people of Kshatriya community stopped the marriage procession from going on a road. There was an uproar over this. On getting the information, Awagarh police station reached and seeing the ruckus, police from nearby police stations were also called. Police was explaining to the people of both the sides and consensus was also being made. Meanwhile, some people again created ruckus and pelted stones. Constable injured A stone hit the head of a constable posted in Sakrauli police station, due to which he was bleeding. He was brought to PHC Awagarh. From here he was referred to Agra. After this, SSP Shyam Narayan Singh, ASP Rajkumar Singh, SDM Jaleshwar Bhavana Vimal, CO Gyanendra Pratap Singh, Tehsildar Neeraj Varshney reached the spot. People of both the sides were explained and after getting the baraat to pass, all the rituals of marriage were also performed in their presence. An application was already given to DIG Some pre-planned things are also coming to the fore regarding the matter. A woman had already given an application to DIG. It was written in it that people of Thakur community will not allow the baraat of a youth of SC community to go out. People from all communities had helped in the marriage. The girl’s father had passed away earlier and the financial condition of the family is also not very good. According to the villagers, people from all communities had helped in this marriage. Then why did the ruckus happen, questions are also being raised on this. BSP officials made allegations The BSP delegation reached the village on Sunday. They took information about the whole matter from the people of the Dalit community. Aligarh division in-charge Raju Ramratan alleged that people from the other side threw stones from the roofs. Due to this a policeman got injured but the police took action against the people of the Dalit community. Many people were beaten, people were dragged out of their homes and taken to the police station. People from the Dalit community reached the police station on Sunday and gave a complaint, which was not taken. BSP district president Dharmendra Soni, district in-charge Vijay Singh, Rajiv Singh, Niranjan Singh, Rajesh Diwakar were part of the delegation. As soon as the stone pelting started, the baraatis ran away to save their lives. There was a stampede among the baraatis after the stone pelting and uproar over stopping the procession from Rudayal to village Dhakpura in Etah. The baraatis ran away from there at night and returned to the village through the fields. On hearing about the fight in the baraat in the village, the women of the groom’s side started crying. The groom’s mother fell ill on Saturday night itself, she has been admitted to the hospital. On Sunday morning, the groom’s sister-in-law also fell ill. The marriage of Nahar Singh’s son Vikas, a resident of village Rudayal, was fixed in the said village of Etah, the baraat went on Saturday evening. After the welcome and breakfast, preparations were going on for the procession to go in the night. The baraatis told that at that time some people stopped the ritual of baraat from being performed. Due to this, there was an altercation and a fight from both sides. The baraatis ran away from there and saved their lives. They reached their village hiding in the fields. When they reached the village and told the whole story, the groom’s mother fell ill. The bride was sent off at around 12 o’clock at night with five baraatis. The groom’s father says that other post-wedding functions are also to be held in the same village, so he is worried. He has informed the police about his dilemma and has asked for help. There are two routes in the village, the baraatis insisted on going through the other route. The baraat was moved forward from there in the presence of the police. Meanwhile, a voice was heard. A constable has been injured. All the marriage rituals were performed peacefully under the protection of the police-administration. The condition of the injured constable is out of danger. – Shyam Narayan Singh, SSP Published by: Shahrukh Khan Courtesy : Hindi News
Thakurs stone Dalit wedding party over route in an Uttar Pradesh village, four injured
Thakurs had objected to the route taken by the groom’s party on its way to the Dalit bride’s home in village Dhakpur in Etah district, says senior superintendent of police Shyam Narayan Singh Thakurs stoned a Dalit groom’s procession in an Uttar Pradesh village on Saturday night, leaving a police constable and three baraatis injured, police sources said. The Thakurs had objected to the route taken by the groom’s party on its way to the Dalit bride’s home in village Dhakpur in Etah district, senior superintendent of police Shyam Narayan Singh said on Sunday morning. “The marriage was solemnised in the presence of the police and the bride left for the groom’s home in a peaceful atmosphere,” Singh said. A relative of the bride said on the condition of anonymity that the family would not lodge a police complaint. “The Thakurs had declared two days ago that they wouldn’t let the baraat pass through their hamlet,” he said. “We gave a written application to the police and they deployed cops on the route, which was shorter than the one the Thakurs wanted us to take.” The Thakurs blocked the procession and the stoning began in the presence of the police. Singh said: “Stone-throwing during a minor altercation between villagers from the two communities left constable Sunil Kumar injured. He has been admitted to hospital.” Another police source said three baraatis too suffered injuries. “Nobody should be allowed to block any road for any reason. The villagers are peace-loving. They listened to us and allowed the baraat to pass through its chosen route,” Singh said. He added: “The girl’s father died a few years ago, and so the entire village had pitched in for the marriage. However, we have deployed forces in the village to avert any backlash.” Dev Charan, a relative of the groom, said: “The police helped us complete the marriage rituals and we returned home (to another village in the district) without any ill-will against anybody.” A member of the Thakur community was quoted as telling local reporters: “They suddenly decided to follow a route that was not in their plans before. We don’t know who started pelting them with stones.” On April 17, some upper caste villagers of Chhalesar in Agra, 85km west of Etah, had attacked a Dalit groom for riding a horse and playing music on his way to the bride’s home. Piyush Srivastava Courtesy ; The Telegraph Note: This news is originally published on https:/thetelegraph.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.