Meerut: Dalit youth assaulted in Pachpeda village: Eardrum ruptured in communal clash, hospitalized
A communal clash broke out in Pachpeda village, located in the Bhavhanpur police station area of Meerut, around 11:30 pm on Friday. A Dalit youth was severely assaulted in the incident, resulting in a ruptured eardrum. The injured youth has been admitted to Pyarelal Hospital. Ajay Kumar, son of Rajiv Singh, a resident of Pachpeda, said that at around 11 pm, he went to a shop in the village to buy a fan. Finding the shop closed, he called the shopkeeper’s number, but the shopkeeper asked him to come later. According to Ajay Kumar, a short while later, he received a call from the shopkeeper, asking him to come back to pick up the fan. When he arrived, four or five people were already present. These people severely assaulted Ajay. During the assault, Ajay suffered serious injuries to his waist and ear, including a ruptured eardrum. The police station was immediately informed of the incident. Police arrived at the scene and sent Ajay to Bhavanpur Health Center. On Saturday morning, Ajay was referred from there to Pyarelal Hospital. An atmosphere of tension has prevailed in the village since the incident. Shubham Dixit | Modipuram Courtesy: Hindi News
Dalit family attacked with sticks and rods while sleeping in Tikamgarh; one person dead, several injured
A Dalit family was attacked in Kanchanpur village, Tikamgarh. A man named Ghanshyam Prajapati was killed in the attack, and other family members were injured. Tikamgarh: A deadly attack on a Dalit family in Kanchanpur village, under the Mohangarh police station area of the district, late Wednesday night, sent shockwaves through the area. Around two dozen people attacked the family sleeping in their home with sticks, rods, and axes. One person killed The head of the family, Ghanshyam Prajapati (approximately 60 years old), died on the spot, while his wife, son, and grandson were seriously injured. All the injured have been admitted to the District Hospital, Tikamgarh, for treatment. Attack while sleeping According to reports, Ghanshyam Prajapati was sleeping with his family when some villagers, allegedly armed with weapons, arrived and suddenly attacked them. It is alleged that the attackers attacked Ghanshyam Prajapati with sticks and rods, killing him on the spot. His wife, son, and grandson were attacked with axes and sticks, leaving them seriously injured. Police Arrived at the Scene Upon receiving information about the incident, Mohangarh police arrived at the scene and the injured were immediately sent to the district hospital. Police inspected the scene and began an investigation. Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased had been involved in a land dispute with some villagers. Furthermore, the deceased had filed a complaint with the Chief Minister’s Helpline against an alleged quack in the area. It is reported that the accused and the doctor belong to the same family. An ongoing land dispute The entire incident takes place in Mohangarh village of Tikamgarh district The accused murdered Ghanshyam Prajapati Other family members were injured in the attack Tikamgarh police are investigating the matter Police are investigating Mohangarh police station in-charge Ankit Dubey stated that the matter is being investigated and a case is being registered based on the statements of the family members. Meanwhile, Sagar Range IG Mithilesh Shukla has directed Tikamgarh police to take immediate action. In view of the tense situation in the village following the incident, additional police forces have been deployed, and the search for the accused is ongoing. Authored by: Muneshwar Kumar •Reported by: Narendra Arajaria About the author Muneshwar Kumar is the Principal Digital Content Producer (Chief Correspondent) at Navbharat Times Online. He covers Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, and also covers political news in other states. Courtesy: Hindi News
27 Dalit families, inspired by Kabir’s equality, established ‘Kabir Basti’ in Jaisalmer 65 years ago, but basic rights remain unfulfilled.
Kabir Basti holds the distinction of being not only the first Gramdani village in Jaisalmer district but also in Rajasthan. This village still boasts remarkable achievements in 100% literacy and women’s education. Many people from this settlement of approximately 200 families are employed in various government services. Jaisalmer – Kabir Basti in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, which embodies Saint Kabirdas’s message of labor, equality, self-reliance, and social harmony, is struggling today despite its historical identity and lacks basic amenities. This village, once known as ‘Gandhi’s Thana’ and proud to be Rajasthan’s first Gramdani village, is awaiting the revival of drinking water, roads, irrigation, and the Khadi industry. With the support of freedom fighters Manikyalal Verma, Gokul Bhai Bhatt, Siddharaj Dhadda, Ganga Singh Mohta, and local social workers Bhagwandas Maheshwari, Govardhan Kalla, Lalchand Joshi, Tarachand Jagani, and Satyadev Vyas, Dalit activists Amolkaram, Chandaram, and Khushalaram envisioned a self-sufficient, ideal village based on khadi. Toward this end, the foundation of Kabir Basti was laid on March 3, 1961, by settling 27 Meghwal families from Parewar village. At that time, the goal was to provide housing, water, agriculture, and employment to every family. Kabir Basti quickly became an important center for khadi production. The Kabir Basti Khadi Producer Cooperative Society, established here, provided employment to approximately 250 weavers and 5,000 spinners from 11 villages. Annual woolen khadi production worth approximately 30 lakh rupees and sales of 35 to 37 lakh rupees became the village’s hallmark. Pattu, Hirawal, Bardi, Chunari, and ladies’ shawls produced here were exported nationwide. But today, this glorious tradition is almost extinct, and the Khadi industry awaits revival. South Asians and Diaspora Kabir Basti’s achievements attracted national attention. On August 10, 1985, the then Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi, visited the village and highlighted its unique identity by calling it “Gandhi’s Thana.” Several MPs and national-level representatives had also visited the village before. This village is also notable for 100% literacy and women’s education. Many people from this settlement of approximately 200 families are employed in government services. Family The village’s biggest problem is water and infrastructure. Efforts to implement lift irrigation and khadi-based agriculture have not achieved the desired success. Drinking water is a constant problem during the summer. Villagers also report that a pipeline for industrial use passes through the area, but the village has not received the expected benefits. Heavy vehicles damaged roads, and local residents did not receive adequate compensation. Villagers have been awaiting solutions to these issues for a long time. The Incomplete Story of Development During a visit to Kabir Basti in 2020, villagers shared several long-pending demands. Their key expectations included granting Kabir Basti Gram Panchayat status, providing a permanent agricultural base by connecting it to a canal distributary, providing working capital to the Khadi Committee, a Khadi sales center in Jaisalmer city, a community health center, a modern Khadi and Village Industries Training Center, an RO plant, sewerage, playgrounds, stadiums, and tree plantation projects, expanding inhabited land, constructing ponds and canals, and expanding road and mobile network coverage. Villagers say that most of these demands remain unfulfilled. Geographical Context The village’s biggest problem is water and infrastructure. Efforts to implement lift irrigation and khadin-based agriculture have failed to achieve the desired success, and a drinking water crisis persists during the summer. Villagers allege that a pipeline for industrial use passed through the area, but the village did not receive the expected benefits. Heavy vehicles damaged roads, and local residents did not receive adequate compensation. Villagers say that Kabir Jayanti is not only an occasion to remember the saint’s couplets, but also a day to put his ideals into practice. They have appealed to the government, administration, public representatives, and society to work together to develop Kabir Basti to its full glory. Only then will this settlement named after Kabir truly be meaningful. Dr. Deepak Acharya The author is a retired officer from the post of Joint Director of the Rajasthan Information and Public Relations Department and has a deep interest in Indian culture and literature. Courtesy: Hindi News
Tamil Nadu: Two lovers fall victim to casteism, Dalit youth’s death sparks uproar; family relents on promise of government job and compensation
Serious allegations leveled against girlfriend’s family, anger calmed after administration’s firm assurances and compensation New Delhi: Peace talks finally succeeded on Wednesday in the case of a Dalit youth who committed suicide in Tarangambadi, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. The youth’s family agreed to take his body after authorities accepted several key demands. These demands include a government job for a family member, compensation, and strict legal action against the accused. The peace meeting was held at the Tarangambadi taluk office under the leadership of the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) of Sirkali. Relatives of the deceased youth and representatives of various social movements were present. The family insisted that a murder case be filed against those who assaulted 19-year-old Parthiban. However, authorities rejected this demand, stating that the investigation into the case would proceed only based on available evidence. To calm the situation, the administration has accepted several key conditions from the family. The post-mortem will now be conducted in the presence of doctors nominated by the family, and the entire process will be videographed for transparency. A copy of the post-mortem report will also be compulsorily provided to the family. Furthermore, the administration has assured the family of a compensation amount, free land as compensation, and a government job for one member. The police have also assured that all the accused involved in the earlier attack on Parthiban will be arrested soon. 19-year-old Parthiban, a resident of Puthupalayam, had been in a love affair with a 17-year-old minor girl from Sathangudi for the past two years. It is alleged that the girl’s family was strongly opposed to the relationship due to caste differences and had been continuously protesting. The matter escalated when Parthiban went to the Poraiyar police station on Monday night and filed an official complaint. In the complaint, he alleged that the girl’s family had brutally assaulted him and hurled casteist abuses at him. The very next day, on Tuesday morning, the lovers were found hanging from a noose in a shed near the girl’s home. As news of these deaths spread, tensions rose in the area. Angry relatives of Parthiban vandalized the girl’s home and launched a violent protest. They directly alleged that caste discrimination and harassment were the primary cause of both deaths. Due to this anger, the family initially refused to have the bodies autopsied, but they eventually relented after concrete assurances from officials. Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
Student Assaulted and Robbed in Saharanpur: Allegations of Casteist Remarks, Family Seeks SSP’s Help
A Dalit student was assaulted, robbed, and subjected to casteist remarks in Deoband, Saharanpur. The victim’s father filed a complaint with the SSP on Thursday afternoon, demanding strict action by filing a case against the accused. The family alleges that the local police neither took timely action against the accused nor provided immediate medical attention to the injured student. Narendra Kumar, a resident of Gandhi Colony, stated in a petition to the SSP that his son, Shiva, is a Class 10 student at Guru Ram Rai Inter College. Due to his financial difficulties, he drives a battery-powered rickshaw in the evenings to support his studies. It is alleged that on the night of June 30th, between 9:30 and 10:00 pm, Shiva was returning from dropping a passenger at the railway station when some people stopped him near the station. Abused and beaten with kicks and punches According to the complaint, the youths near the railway station abused the student, used casteist slurs, and kicked and punched him. The attackers are also accused of snatching 3,000 rupees from Shiva’s pocket for school course payments and the cash earned by driving a rickshaw throughout the day. Hearing the noise, people present at the scene somehow rescued the student from the clutches of the accused. The victim’s family says that when they arrived at the scene after receiving information, the accused also misbehaved with them. Upon informing the police, they arrived, but it is alleged that the accused used casteist slurs and openly threatened them even in front of them. The complaint claims that the entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras installed nearby. The victim’s mother, Pooja, stated that her son, along with studying, earns his tuition and textbooks through manual labor. She alleged that some people near the station are involved in hooliganism and drug trafficking. Despite filing complaints at numerous places, justice has yet to be served. In a petition to the SSP, the family has demanded the registration of a case against the accused and their arrest, the removal of illegal kiosks near the railway station, action against the drug trade, and an impartial investigation of the entire matter. Tariq Siddiqui | Saharanpur Courtesy: Hindi News
UP Elections: Where did Chirag Paswan get the energy to contest the UP elections? Understand the mathematics of Dalit politics.
UP Elections: The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has decided to contest the upcoming UP Assembly elections. Party national president Chirag Paswan himself has stated that he is preparing to field candidates in the UP elections. Meanwhile, party MP and UP in-charge Arun Kumar Bharti has been tasked with recharging the organization in UP and making all preparations for the elections. Let’s try to understand why Chirag Paswan wants to enter Uttar Pradesh politics. Lucknow/Patna: Following the JDU, the LJP (R) has also decided to contest the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) national president and Union Minister Chirag Paswan said that he is preparing to field candidates for his party in the 2027 UP elections. He explained that MP Arun Bharti is overseeing all the responsibilities, including ensuring the party performs well in UP and recharging the organization. Speaking to reporters at Patna airport recently, Chirag Paswan said, “Our MPs, MLAs, and leaders are working on expanding the organization in Uttar Pradesh. A decision on the election strategy will be taken at the right time.” Jamui MP Arun Bharti said that the number of seats the LJP (RV) will contest will be decided at the time of the elections. He added, “But our preparations are underway for all 403 seats. The ‘green scarf’ (RJD) of Bihar is the red cap (SP) of Uttar Pradesh, where the Dalit population understands well how they have been sold the dream of the sun on a bicycle (election symbol). They are now joining forces with Chirag Paswan. We are uniting the Dalit community in Uttar Pradesh.” Chirag Paswan’s party is primarily considered a party of the Paswan caste. Even in Bihar, he practices caste-based politics, claiming a 5 to 6 percent vote share. As far as Uttar Pradesh is concerned, the Paswan caste’s vote share is very low. Whatever it does have is scattered across various districts. Political parties themselves claim that the Paswan (Dusadh) community has a population of only around 2.3 lakh in Uttar Pradesh. In terms of caste strength, this represents less than 0.1% of Uttar Pradesh’s total population. People of the Paswan caste are settled in the Purvanchal districts of Uttar Pradesh, such as Varanasi, Chandauli, Ghazipur, Ballia, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, Gorakhpur, and Mau. Here, they also have Scheduled Caste status, just like in Bihar. Why does Chirag want to bring his party to Uttar Pradesh? Since 2014, Mayawati, the most prominent Dalit leader in Uttar Pradesh politics, has weakened. Her party, the Bahujan Samaj Party, is fighting for its survival. Consequently, the space for a strong and universally accepted Dalit leader appears vacant not only in Uttar Pradesh but also at the national level. In such a situation, Chirag Paswan is trying to establish himself as an alternative for that position. This is why Chirag’s party has been fielding candidates in Jharkhand, Punjab, and the Northeast states. It’s worth noting that between 1995 and 2000, Chirag Paswan’s father, Ram Vilas Paswan, became a prominent Dalit leader at the national level. In the Lok Sabha, Ram Vilas Paswan spoke for Dalits not only in Bihar but across the country. It is believed that Chirag Paswan also believes that now that he has become a Union Minister, he should move beyond acceptance within the Paswan community to acceptance as a leader of the entire Dalit community. Written by: Abhishek Kumar Courtesy: Hindi News
Dalit teen goes to fields, found dead later under suspicious circumstances in UP
A 17-year-old Dalit girl who went to a field to relieve herself was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda district. Her family found her body near a clump of bushes when she did not return home. A 17-year-old Dalit girl was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a village in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda district after she went to a nearby field to relieve herself, police said on Thursday. According to police, the girl left her home on Wednesday morning but failed to return even after an hour. Alarmed by her absence, family members began searching for her and found her body lying near a clump of bushes in the field. The family alerted the police, following which senior officers and a forensic team reached the spot, inspected it and sent the body for postmortem examination. Police have not disclosed the cause of death, saying it will be ascertained after the postmortem report. Circle Officer (City) Anand Rai said the body had been taken into custody and that a panel of doctors was conducting the postmortem under videography to ensure transparency. “The Kotwali Nagar police, senior officers and the forensic team inspected the spot after receiving information about the incident. The inquest and postmortem are being conducted by a panel of doctors with videography, and further legal proceedings are underway,” he said. Investigators are examining all possible angles, while further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the forensic examination and the ongoing probe. Written By: Shipra Parashar Courtesy : India Today Note: This news is originally published on https:/indiatoday.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Deadly attack on Dalit teenager in Bhagalpur: Case filed under serious sections including SC/ST Act after two months
Nearly two months after the fatal attack on a Dalit teenager in Bhagalpur village, located in the Mail police station area of Deoria, the police have filed a case. Based on the complaint of the victim, an FIR was registered at the Mail police station under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the SC/ST Act. An investigation has been initiated. According to the FIR, Satish Kumar, a resident of Bhagalpur, stated that his 17-year-old son, Ashish, was on his way to a medical store to buy fever medicine between 9 and 10 pm on April 20, 2026. Near the primary school, some youths stopped him and attacked him with a sharp weapon, using casteist slurs. Ashish suffered serious injuries to his abdomen. The attackers, believing him dead, fled the scene. Ashish, who was seriously injured, was first taken to the Primary Health Center in Lar, from where he was referred to the district hospital. As his condition worsened, he was taken to Gorakhpur Medical College and later referred to Lucknow for better treatment. The teenager is currently undergoing treatment at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Lucknow, where he underwent a second operation. The victim’s father has alleged that Vishal, Ashutosh Yadav, Akhilesh Sahni, and some of their associates were involved in the incident. Based on his complaint, the police have registered a case. The police have registered a case against the accused under sections 109(1), 191(2), 191(3), 351(3), 352 of the IPC and section 3(2)(v) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The investigation has been initiated under the direction of the Circle Officer, Barhaj. The police stated that an impartial investigation is being conducted and further legal action will be taken based on the evidence. Jay Mishra | Bhagalpur, Deoria Courtesy: Hindi News
Manipur: Violence erupts again, 20 village houses burnt
The Kuki Inpi Jiribam, Tamenglong and Noney condemned Thursday’s early morning arson attack at Leikot Kuki village in Noney district, allegedly carried out by the rebel group NSCN-IM. GUWAHATI: After a lull for a few days, violence in Manipur involving Naga and Kuki communities has resumed. The Kuki Inpi Jiribam, Tamenglong and Noney condemned Thursday’s early morning arson attack at Leikot Kuki village in Noney district, allegedly carried out by the rebel group NSCN-IM. The organisation said the village volunteers had attempted to defend the village with “limited resources and licenced single-barrel firearms” but the attackers used sophisticated weapons, including mortar shells. “Unable to withstand the assault, the village volunteers were compelled to withdraw, following which Leikot Kuki Village was reportedly set ablaze and extensively damaged,” the organisation alleged in a statement. It appealed to state and Central governments to immediately institute a “thorough and impartial” investigation into the incident, identify the perpetrators, and ensure that justice is delivered at the earliest. “Failure to address the grievances of the affected people and bring the perpetrators to justice may further aggravate the prevailing situation and lead to undesirable consequences,” it warned. Prasanta Mazumdar Courtesy : TNIE Note: This news is originally published on https:/thenewindianexpress.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
“Following Ambedkar’s ideas is so…” 14-year-old Dalit content creator receives open rape threats! Why she became an online target, read the full story
A case has come to light in Delhi where a young man named ‘Gaurav Hindu’ publicly threatened and abused a minor. Nishu appealed to the Delhi Police for help in a video released on June 30. Delhi – Nishu Azad, a 14-year-old Dalit social media creator, is receiving open rape threats. Earlier, during the CJP’s Jantar Mantar protest, her father was attacked in an organized attack, his head was torn apart with a rod, and he received stitches in three places. Nishu is in trauma, and the family is pleading for justice and protection. Nishu Azad was active in the CJP movement. She and her father had declared themselves separate from Hinduism. They clearly stated that they do not consider themselves Hindus. This statement went viral on social media, sparking widespread outrage among conservative groups. This led to online trolling and then a physical attack. On June 23rd, Nishu’s father was recording a video at Jantar Mantar when a gang of about 15 people attacked him. One attacker smashed the camera, then took out a bracelet and repeatedly struck him on the head, causing deep injuries to three parts of his head. Following the attack, Nishu Azad released an emotional video, identifying the accused, who were roaming in the high-security zone. She stated that the attack was carried out because of her statements and her active participation in the CJP protests. Now, Nishu is receiving repeated rape threats from individuals, including Gaurav Hindu. In a video released on June 30th, Nishu herself appealed to the Delhi Police for help. In her video, Nishu says, “I’m in trauma. I’ve been tolerating this for three days… People are abusing me, saying I won’t live long… Gaurav Hindu is threatening me… I don’t want to speak for myself… He’s making such threats.” Crying, Nishu continues, “I’m not scared, but I’m in trauma… Can showing people the truth and telling them the truth… Can following Ambedkar’s ideals be so costly? The police aren’t taking any action on this.” Expressing her helplessness, Nishu asks what she should do, against whom should she file an FIR. Following Nishu’s video, several Bahujan handles have voiced their support. Social media users are demanding the arrest of the accused who made rape threats and casteist abuses against the minor. What the Law Says: Strict Provisions on Rape Threats Indian law is very strict on the abuse of minor children. Any accused who openly made rape threats to a 14-year-old Dalit content creator like Nishu Azad can be charged with several serious sections. Sexual threats or attempts to commit a crime against a minor (under 18 years of age) also fall under the POCSO Act. Threats of rape are punishable under Sections 11 (sexual harassment) and 12 (criminal intimidation). The punishment can be a minimum of 3 to 5 years in prison and a fine. If the threat clearly contains sexual intent, it is considered more serious. Since Nishu belongs to the Dalit community, if the threat involves caste-based insults or hatred, sections of the SC/ST Act can also be invoked. This Act provides additional protection and speedy trial for such crimes. Action can also be taken for rape threats made on social media. The victim or their guardian can file a written complaint at the police station. Delhi Police should immediately register an FIR. POCSO cases require timely investigation and trial in a child-friendly court. Screenshots, videos, messages, and witness statements are important as evidence. Geetha Sunil Pillai Courtesy: Hindi News