SC/ST panel seeks probe into charges of discrimination against Dalit power engrs
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh SC/ST Commission chairman Baijnath Rawat has written to chief minister Yogi Adityanath seeking inquiry into allegations that Dalit engineers were subjected to discrimination in discoms. In his letter written on Wednesday, Rawat referred to a representation submitted by UP Power Officers Association president RP Ken and other office-bearers and said that the association had alleged that over the past several years, Dalit engineers faced discrimination and that service rules were selectively applied in certain cases. Though Rawat’s letter does not independently establish the allegations, it urges the CM to examine the facts mentioned in the association’s representation and issue orders for a high-level, impartial investigation. The letter also seeks appropriate action based on the findings of such an inquiry. According to a statement issued by the association, it had approached the commission with details concerning more than a dozen Dalit engineers working in different state power companies. The organisation claimed that different standards had been applied in their cases and said it had submitted documents in support of its allegations. Association president RP Ken, acting president Avadhesh Kumar Verma, vice-president PM Prabhakar and office-bearers Harishchandra Verma and Mukesh Babu said they expected an inquiry to establish the facts. The association said its objective was to seek protection of engineers’ rights under constitutional and legal provisions, rather than create confrontation. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
TDP Internal Rift Exposed: Dalit leader alleges kidnap threat in Kurnool
Kurnool: Internal friction within the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) took a serious turn in Chippagiri mandal on Wednesday, following allegations by a grassroots Dalit party leader, Anand, that he was threatened with abuse and kidnapping by Teja, son-in-law of TDP mandal convenor Konda Purushotham. According to the complainant, Teja allegedly placed an abusive phone call warning him against interfering with Purushotham, reportedly stating, “You have crossed the limit. I will take you away,” while invoking his familial ties to the mandal convenor. An audio recording of the conversation has quickly circulated across social media platforms, intensifying ripples through local political circles. The episode has drawn sharp focus to the party’s internal treatment of Dalit leaders, particularly against the backdrop of earlier political clashes where cases had been registered against Dalit individuals. The controversy has placed intense pressure on the Chippagiri TDP leadership to address the growing factional friction. Anand and his supporters have formally sought the intervention of senior party leaders, demanding an impartial inquiry and appropriate disciplinary action. Local residents and party workers have expressed deep concern over how a party member could face such intimidation from within the same political organization, prompting local police to initiate inquiries into the matter as political tensions mount across the mandal. Narendra Kr Varikuntla Courtesy : THI Note: This news is originally published on https:/thehansindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Pregnant Dalit woman dies after alleged police assault in India
Anjali’s death after alleged police assault exposes vulnerability facing Dalit women at intersection of caste hierarchy, gender and state power NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — A 28-year-old pregnant Dalit woman died after her family says a police officer kicked her in the abdomen during a late-night operation to detain her husband in northern India, triggering protests and demands for action against officers involved. Anjali was at her home in Labhaua village in Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad district when police arrived around 11:45 p.m. Sunday to take her husband, Gaurav, into custody in connection with a theft case. Her family alleges that when she pleaded with officers not to take him away, Sub-Inspector Dharmpal Singh kicked her in the abdomen, causing her to fall. Police took Gaurav, 32, into custody while Anjali’s condition subsequently deteriorated. She was taken to a hospital in Shikohabad, where she gave birth to a boy Monday morning. Her health worsened after delivery, and she was transferred to a private hospital in Firozabad, where doctors declared her dead. Her newborn son was reported to be in critical condition and was referred to a hospital in Agra for further treatment. Anjali belonged to India’s Dalit community, historically treated as “untouchable” and relegated to the bottom of the Hindu caste hierarchy. Dalit women remain particularly vulnerable to violence and discrimination because caste and gender inequalities often overlap, while rights campaigners have long raised concerns over barriers marginalized communities face when seeking protection and accountability from state institutions. India abolished the practice of untouchability under its Constitution and has specific laws intended to protect Dalits and other historically oppressed castes from discrimination and violence. But caste remains deeply embedded in parts of Indian society, with Dalits continuing to report violence, humiliation, segregation and other forms of discrimination despite those legal protections. Anjali’s death sparked protests by villagers outside Shikohabad police station. Her family said Gaurav was released from custody after police were informed that his wife had died. Firozabad Superintendent of Police Aditya Langhe subsequently suspended six police personnel for negligence. Those suspended include Sub-Inspectors Dharmpal Singh and Satyapal Singh, Head Constables Mohan Singh and Arvind Kumar and Constables Bhavtosh Kumar and Kuldeep Kumar. Anjali underwent a post-mortem examination late Monday. Her last rites were performed later that night amid heavy police deployment. Her death also drew demands for an investigation from politicians representing constituencies where caste discrimination and Dalit rights are prominent concerns. Samajwadi Party national general secretary and lawmaker Ramjilal Suman visited Anjali’s family Tuesday before staging a sit-in with party workers at Shikohabad police station. He demanded an impartial investigation and strict action against anyone found responsible. Azad Samaj Party chief Chandrashekhar Azad, a prominent Dalit political leader, also called for a fair investigation and action against police personnel found responsible. Courtesy : Muslim Network TV Note: This news is originally published on https:/muslimnetwork.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
UP: Man arrested for repeatedly raping a Dalit woman by making obscene videos and blackmailing her
Sigra Police take major action: Manoj Maurya, accused of repeatedly raping a Dalit woman by blackmailing her with obscene videos, arrested; case registered under SC/ST Act. Varanasi/UP: Sigra police on Tuesday arrested 28-year-old Manoj Maurya for repeatedly raping and blackmailing a 22-year-old Dalit woman. The accused faces serious charges, including making obscene videos and threatening her with dire consequences. Police have registered a case in this matter under sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) as well as the SC/ST Act. Sigra Police Station in-charge Shivanand Mishra said on Tuesday that this significant arrest was made based on a tip-off. In fact, the accused Manoj had come under police radar since the victim’s complaint. In her complaint to the police, the woman stated that the accused had physical relations with her and deceitfully recorded an obscene video. According to the victim, the accused was continuously physically and mentally abusing her, threatening to make the video viral on the internet. Furthermore, he used casteist slurs against the victim and her family members. He also threatened to kill the rape victim and her entire family. Police officials stated that immediate action was taken due to the sensitivity of the case. After an FIR was registered under relevant sections of the BNS and SC/ST Acts, police teams immediately began action. Police raided several locations and finally arrested the accused, Manoj Maurya, a resident of Manduadih. Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
TM Impact: Dalit woman cook receives pending salary, theft complaint withdrawn; both parties reach agreement
On published a report based on Sheetal’s complaint. The report highlighted Sheetal’s allegations against the cafe owner and a serving female constable of the Delhi Police. Sheetal made several allegations, including withholding of salary, caste-based harassment, and alleged use of police influence. New Delhi: The case of a Dalit woman cook in the Moti Nagar area of the capital, who was not paid her pending salary after complaining about the poor quality of food at a restaurant, and the cafe owner filing a police case against her, accusing her of theft, has been resolved. After published a report on the complaint and allegations made by Dalit woman cook Sheetal Singh, swift action was taken in the matter. According to Sheetal, a written agreement was reached between the two parties in the presence of police at the Moti Nagar police station on the evening of September 14. The cafe paid her pending salary, while the cafe owner gave written consent to withdraw the theft complaint against Sheetal. Sheetal has also withdrawn her complaint. Sheetal informed The Mooknayak of the entire incident. According to her, both parties have now agreed in writing that they will not pursue any further legal action or complaints against each other. This immediate resolution was possible only because of The Mooknayak’s prompt reporting and support. Sheetal stated that the immediate resolution of the matter was possible after the report was published and the incident was made public. She expressed gratitude to The Mooknayak, saying that the report helped her voice her concerns. Reported being called to the police station in the morning, but events changed after the report was published. Previously, Sheetal had told The Mooknayak that she was receiving repeated phone calls asking her to come to the police station in connection with a theft case. She claimed that she was demanding her pending salary, and that theft charges were filed against her. The Mooknayak had published a report based on Sheetal’s complaint in this same case. The report highlighted Sheetal’s allegations against the cafe owner and a serving female constable of the Delhi Police. Sheetal had made several allegations, including withholding of salary, caste-based harassment, and alleged use of influence by her police position. After the report was published, Sheetal stated that the case was closed with the consent of both parties in the presence of an SI at the Moti Nagar police station. According to Sheetal, the police took written statements from both parties. These statements stated that the outstanding amount of ₹17,741 had been paid and the dispute had been resolved. Sheetal told The Mooknayak that the cafe owner had agreed in writing to withdraw the theft complaint and settle the matter through a compromise. Following this settlement at the police station, both parties agreed not to file any further complaints or take any legal action against each other. Sheetal stated that she believes no proceedings are pending from either side. While providing details of the incident, Sheetal also mentioned that during the proceedings, a person from the local Dalit community had also reached the police station to intervene. According to Sheetal, when asked for CCTV footage from the cafe to verify the claims of theft and alleged cash payments, the management stated that the cameras were not working. Sheetal’s original complaint alleged that she worked at the cafe for a monthly salary of ₹22,000, withheld wages, caste discrimination, and alleged intimidation. The complaint also stated that after she demanded her salary, the cafe owner filed a complaint against her for stealing pulses, oil, and coffee pouches. Following the settlement, Sheetal told The Mooknayak that the immediate resolution of the case was possible after the publication of the report and the publicity of the matter. She expressed gratitude to The Mooknayak, saying that the report helped her voice her voice. Sheetal also said that her experience made her realize that workers from the Scheduled Caste community, even those with weaker economic backgrounds, can face pressure and police complaints for demanding their wages. What was the whole controversy? Sheetal Singh, a Scheduled Caste woman cook working at Vidhi Cafe in Moti Nagar, Delhi, made serious allegations against the cafe’s owner, Vijay Singh, and Divya, a female constable with the Delhi Police. According to Sheetal, she was hired as the head cook at a monthly salary of ₹22,000 and had objected to the alleged use of spoiled/stale food and palm oil in the cafe. She alleged that after her caste was revealed, her treatment changed, and she was forced to perform tasks such as sweeping, deep cleaning, and washing dirty utensils late into the night, in addition to cooking. Sheetal also alleged that her ₹22,000 salary was withheld, and when she quit her job to demand her dues, a complaint was filed against her for stealing pulses, oil, and coffee sachets, even though she was challenging her claim of alleged cash payment. She accused female constable Divya of being associated with the cafe and using her police position to threaten her. Sheetal demanded action, security, and payment of her pending salary from the police and administration. After the incident was published in The Mooknayak, according to Sheetal, the police brokered a settlement between the two parties at the Moti Nagar police station. She stated that the pending salary of ₹17,741 was paid, the cafe management confirmed in writing that they had withdrawn the theft complaint, and both parties gave written undertakings not to take any further legal action against each other. Sheetal also stated that she had previously received repeated calls to come to the police station regarding the theft, but after the news was published, the dispute was resolved that same day in the presence of the SI. She also raised questions about the CCTV footage, stating that when she asked for CCTV footage to verify the alleged theft and cash payments, the management claimed the cameras were out of order. All these allegations and events are based on Sheetal’s statement and the
“No matter how many garlands you wear, you will remain a bham$%”: FIR under SC/ST Act against Mundka MLA and others who assaulted and abused Dalit Mandal President in Delhi
Sunil Kumar stated in his statement that MLA Gajendra Dral assaulted him with pipes, belts, etc., and Amit Mathur also assaulted him. Deepak Mathur, his nephew, and Vivek held his hands and legs and kicked him in the genitals 8-10 times. The assault continued throughout the night. Sunil Kumar fell unconscious 2-3 times. On the complaint of BJP’s Kanjhawla Ward 32 Mandal President Sunil Kumar, a case of assault and caste-based insult has been registered at the Kanjhawla police station in Rohini district against Mundka MLA Gajendra Dral and his associates Deepak Mathur, Amit Mathur, and others. FIR No. 475/2026, dated September 15, was registered under sections 115(2), 127(2), 140(3), 351(2), 61(2), 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 2023, section 25 of the Arms Act, and section 3(1)(r)(c) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The complainant is Sunil Kumar, son of Hari Prakash, age 42, resident of house number 103, village Tatesar, Kanjhawla, Rohini, Delhi. He is the BJP Mandal President from Kanjhawla Ward 32. According to him, the incident occurred on September 10 at around 7:50 pm at Deepak Mathur’s BJP office in Karala. “We are not your brothers, we are your fathers.” Sunil Kumar stated in his statement at the police station that on the same day, at around 7:50 pm, he received a call from Mundka MLA Gajendra Dral. The MLA said, “Come to Deepak Mathur’s office with the ward’s voting list and don’t hang up, as he has a meeting with the ARO tomorrow.” Sunil Kumar arrived at the office with his companion, Jai Bhagwan, around 8:15 am. Present there were Deepak Mathur, MLA Gajendra Dral, Vivek, Deepak Mathur’s nephew, and four or five other workers whose names he did not know. Deepak Mathur then called Amit Mathur at the MLA’s behest. After Amit Mathur’s arrival, the office shutters were closed. According to the complainant, Amit Mathur began assaulting him and hurling casteist slurs, saying, “You are a bham%$, we are not your brothers, we are your fathers.” MLA Gajendra Dral said, “No matter how many garlands you wear, you are a bham%$/and-a-half, you are a bham%$.” You will remain there.’ The statement further stated that MLA Gajendra Daral assaulted him with pipes, belts, and other equipment, and Amit Mathur also assaulted him. Deepak Mathur, his nephew, and Vivek held his hands and legs and kicked him in the genitals 8-10 times. The assault continued throughout the night. Sunil Kumar fainted 2-3 times. At night, at the office, Santosh Kaushik and Shalu Sharma were shown his wounds and injuries after removing his clothes. After they left, the people present assaulted him again and spat on him. After this, he fainted. He asked to go home, but was not allowed to. According to him, the accused had a sword and a belt, and he also saw a pistol. He was released around 5:15 am on September 11th. They threatened to kill him if he complained, and they would not even know where his body was. “For two days, Sunil Kumar was kept safe, away from the sight of MLA Gajendra Daral and his henchmen. The police swung into action after the Dalit and Valmiki communities announced a siege of the Delhi Police Commissioner’s office. On September 14-15, continuous discussions were held with police officers. The protest was postponed after the DCP’s office summoned them to file an FIR. Finally, on Tuesday, FIR number 475/26 was registered at the Kanjhawla police station. – Dr. Udit Raj, Congress spokesperson The complainant called a PCR call on September 11th and went to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Mangolpuri, to conduct an MLC. In the MLC, the doctor noted that the patient was brought to the emergency room at the BJP’s Karala Village Mandal office on September 10th at 8:30 pm with complaints of physical assault. The nature of the injuries was recorded as “OR.” Sunil Kumar says he is still experiencing blood in his urine and toilet and is unable to sit from his waist down. He alleged that the MLA’s relatives have come to his village and are threatening his family, saying they will have to attend appointments and will not allow them to stay in the village. The family faces a threat to their lives. In the FIR, ASI Tribhuvan Jha stated that on September 11th, upon receiving DD No. 47A, he went to the scene, but the complainant was not found. An MLC was obtained from the hospital. Attempts were also made to obtain a statement on September 12th, 13th, and 14th. The complainant initially cited his mental condition and said he would give his statement later. On September 15th, he came to the police station and recorded his full statement. Geetha Sunil Pillai Courtesy: Hindi News
‘Police Kicked Her in Abdomen’: Pregnant Dalit Woman Dies in Firozabad, 6 Personnel Suspended
A 28-year-old pregnant Dalit woman died after she was allegedly kicked in the abdomen by a police officer who had gone to her home in Firozabad to arrest her husband in a theft case, according to her family. Six police personnel, including two sub-inspectors, have been suspended following the woman’s death. Woman Allegedly Kicked During Police Visit According to the family, Sub Inspector Dharmpal Singh arrived at the home of Anjali and her husband Gaurav in Labhaua village under the Shikohabad police station area at around 11:45 pm on Sunday. The family alleged that Anjali pleaded with the police not to take her husband. They claimed that Singh kicked her in the abdomen, causing her to fall. Police took Gaurav, 32, into custody. The family said Anjali’s condition then deteriorated. She was taken to a hospital in Shikohabad, where she delivered a baby boy on Monday morning. Her condition reportedly worsened after the delivery and she was later shifted to a private hospital in Firozabad, where doctors declared her dead. The newborn was also reported to be in critical condition and was referred to a hospital in Agra for treatment. Six Police Personnel Suspended Following Anjali’s death, villagers gathered outside the police station and protested over the alleged police action. The family said Gaurav was released after police were informed about his wife’s death. Additional Superintendent of Police (City) Ravi Shankar Prasad said Firozabad Superintendent of Police Aditya Langhe suspended six personnel with immediate effect for negligence. Those suspended are Sub Inspectors Dharmpal Singh and Satyapal Singh, Head Constables Mohan Singh and Arvind Kumar, and Constables Bhavtosh Kumar and Kuldeep Kumar. Anjali’s post-mortem examination was conducted late Monday night. Her last rites were also performed the same night amid heavy police deployment. Political Leaders Demand Probe Samajwadi Party national general secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Ramjilal Suman visited Anjali’s family on Tuesday. He later spoke to the ADG Agra Zone and demanded an impartial investigation and strict action against those found responsible. Suman also reached the Shikohabad police station with party workers and staged a sit in. He alleged that police had detained two youths on suspicion of theft, including Anjali’s husband. Azad Samaj Party chief Chandrashekhar Azad also questioned the incident in a social media post and called for a fair investigation and action against the police personnel found responsible. Courtesy : TOP Note: This news is originally published on https:/theobserverpost.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Lal Topi, Blue T-Shirt: Akhilesh Yadav’s ‘PDA’ For Blue Has A Coded Message
The message is clear: the Samajwadi Party wants to talk to voters beyond its traditional Yadav-Muslim support base, particularly to Dalits. For decades, the Samajwadi Party has been instantly recognisable by two colours — red and green. Its leaders in red caps, often riding the party’s bicycle symbol, became one of the defining visual signatures of Uttar Pradesh politics. Now, ahead of the 2027 Assembly election, party president Akhilesh Yadav is adding a new colour to that political palette: blue. Akhilesh Yadav has introduced blue T-shirt and jeans as the new uniform for members of the Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha, the party’s student wing. The choice is anything but incidental. Yadav has explicitly linked blue with BR Ambedkar, the Constitution, the Bahujan movement, social justice and resistance to injustice. The message is clear: the SP wants to talk to voters beyond its traditional Yadav-Muslim support base, particularly to Dalits. The Battle For The Dalit Vote Uttar Pradesh’s Dalit electorate has historically been at the heart of BSP chief Mayawati’s political power. The BSP transformed Dalit identity into an electoral force and, for years, the party’s blue flag and Mayawati’s politics were almost inseparable. But the BSP’s electoral decline has created a political vacuum in Dalit voter space. The 2024 Lok Sabha election was a particularly significant moment. The SP won 37 seats in Uttar Pradesh, while the BSP failed to win a single seat. The result strengthened Akhilesh’s argument that his PDA — Pichhde (Backwards), Dalit, Alpsankhyak (Minorities) — coalition, where ‘P’ now also stands for Pandits, could become the alternative social coalition to the BJP’s electoral machinery. The challenge, however, is not simply to win Dalit votes. It is to persuade Dalit voters that the SP can represent their political aspirations without erasing their distinct social identity. That is where the colour blue becomes important. For a party that has historically worn red, adopting blue amounts to a symbolic attempt to enter a political space traditionally occupied by the BSP. Can PDA Give BSP And BJP The Blues? ‘PDA’ formulation has been central to Akhilesh Yadav’s post-2022 political strategy. It seeks to combine backward castes, Dalits and minorities into a broad social coalition. The idea is also an acknowledgement of a fundamental electoral reality: Yadav and Muslim votes alone cannot take the SP back to power in Uttar Pradesh. Yadavs are about 10% of the UP electorate, Muslims are a 20% strong bloc. Dalits are the next hefty bloc of 20%. Akhilesh Yadav has set his eyes there. The SP had already begun experimenting with Dalit outreach before the 2022 election, including the formation of its Baba Sahib Vahini aimed particularly at Dalits outside the Jatav community, which are Mayawati’s core base. At the time, Akhilesh also sought to bring together what he called the Samajwadi and Ambedkarwadi streams of politics. The blue uniform takes that strategy a step further. It attempts to give the ‘D’ in ‘PDA’ a visible identity. While Akhilesh Yadav is seen dressed traditionally in white kurta-pyjama with the red Samajwadi cap, for the youth wing he has presented the jeans-and-T-shirt combination as a symbol of younger generation. Apart from being caste arithmetic, it is also an attempt at political rebranding. That makes the symbolism even more interesting. Akhilesh is not abandoning the SP’s old identity; he is attempting to add one more layer to it. The red cap has a long association with socialist politics. The SP itself was founded by Mulayam Singh Yadav in 1992, but the party’s familiar red-and-green colours and the red cap evolved over time rather than appearing fully formed at the moment of its creation. Mulayam Singh suggested that the Yuvjan Sabha (SP’s youth wing) wear red caps in 1998. The red cap became increasingly prominent over the following years and, particularly after Akhilesh Yadav took control of the party, became a powerful visual marker of the SP. The party’s red has traditionally been associated with socialist politics and workers, while green has been linked to farmers. Under Akhilesh, however, the ‘lal topi’ became more than a party accessory. It became a political identity. And then Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned it into an election issue. When ‘Lal Topi’ Became A BJP Attack In December 2021, just before the last Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, PM Modi launched a sharp attack on the SP’s red caps during a rally in Gorakhpur. He called those wearing the ‘lal topi’ a “red alert” for Uttar Pradesh, linking the SP to corruption, crime, illegal occupation and what he alleged was leniency towards terrorists. The attack was meant to turn the SP’s strongest visual symbol into a warning sign. Akhilesh, however, tried to reverse the symbolism. He declared that the red cap was a “red alert” for the BJP, citing unemployment, inflation, farmers’ problems and other issues as the real warning signs for the ruling party. He also framed red as a colour of revolution and change. The SP even used the attack in its campaign music. One of its songs, “Ye Lal Rang Ki Topiya”, sought to turn PM Modi’s jibe into a socialist rallying cry, while another campaign song invoked the red cap and the bicycle as symbols of political change. So, in 2021-22, Akhilesh’s instinct was to embrace the red and fight over its meaning. Five years later, while he is keeping red, he is also adding blue to his electoral scheme. How Mayawati’s Decline Opens Up The Field The timing is significant because the decline of the BSP has altered the competitive landscape of Uttar Pradesh. For years, the SP and BSP occupied relatively distinct social and political spaces. The BSP was the principal vehicle of Dalit assertion; the SP was strongly identified with OBC, particularly Yadav, politics. A weakened BSP changes that equation. Further in the run-up to the upcoming elections, BSP is in the news for all the wrong reasons, struck by its own leadership blues thanks to Mayawati’s public chastising of her nephew, Akash Anand, once considered
Dalit youth mistreated in court for not paying ₹100: Special Judge issues directive to file case against three people, including a peon
A case of mistreatment of a Dalit youth has come to light in the court of SDM Bikapur in Ayodhya. The youth was abused using casteist slurs for not paying ₹100 and was pushed out of the court. A report will be filed against three people, including the peon. Special Judge under the SC/ST Act, Deepak Yadav, has ordered the Bikapur police to register a case and investigate. The accused include SDM peon Pankaj Mishra, his assistants Raju Tiwari and Prem Chand. Anil Kumar Rawat, a resident of Rahet village in the Bikapur Kotwali area, is facing a case in the court of SDM Bikapur. In his application to the court, Anil stated that on May 13, 2026, he arrived at the court at around 10:30 a.m. to plead his case. When he asked the peon about the file, he was allegedly asked for 100 rupees. When he refused, he was told to come back two hours later. According to Anil, he returned to the court around 12:35 p.m. This time, he was again asked for money. When he refused, the three accused allegedly abused him using casteist slurs. He was pushed out of the court, resulting in injuries. It is alleged that the accused also threatened to have the SDM dismiss the file if he did not pay the money. Anil had sought court action in this matter. After the hearing, the special judge ordered the police to register a case and investigate based on the allegations. Only after the police investigation will the truth of the allegations and further action be clear. Kaushal Kumar Shukla | Bikapur (Ayodhya), Ayodhya Courtesy : Hindi News
Dalit businessman attacked in Amla, son beaten: 5,000 rupees and mobile phone snatched by goons; police accused of protecting the accused
A case of assault and snatching of money and mobile phone has come to light in Amla town of Bareilly. It is alleged that goons hurled casteist slurs at the businessman, assaulted him, and snatched 5,000 rupees and mobile phone. The victim’s family filed a complaint with the CO at 11 am on Monday and accused the police of protecting the accused. Mukesh Kumar, a resident of Adarsh Nagar Colony, was returning home on his bicycle after closing his shop at around 10 pm on September 11. His bicycle collided with a motorcycle near Ramlila Gate. Three bystanders then hurled casteist slurs at Mukesh and began assaulting him when he resisted. The accused also snatched 5,000 rupees and his mobile phone. When Mukesh’s son, Aditya, learned of the incident, he rushed to the scene. It is alleged that the accused, along with 6-7 other associates, also severely beat Aditya. Aditya suffered serious injuries to his eyes, nose, and face in the attack. Sunita Devi, the wife of the victim, Mukesh, alleges that when they went to the police station on the night of the incident, a home guard made them sign papers without reading them. Only after pleading with officials at the “Thana Diwas” the next day did their injured son receive medical treatment. According to Sunita Devi, when she went to the police station on September 13th to obtain a copy of the FIR, she learned that no case had been registered. She alleges that the police simply issued a challan against the accused for disturbing the peace and released them. Sunita Devi submitted a complaint to the Amla Circle Officer on Monday, demanding justice. She also alleged that the powerful accused are now pressuring her to reach a compromise. They are threatening to implicate her in a false case and kill her if she doesn’t. Regarding this matter, Amla Circle Officer Hemant Upadhyay stated that the police are investigating the complaint and will take action as per the rules once the investigation is complete. Pradeep Kumar | Amla 2 Courtesy: Hindi News