A new twist has been taken in the Tehri Dalit teenager murder case, with the government taking this decision.
The investigation into the much-discussed Tehri Dalit teenager murder case has been handed over to the CBI. A fresh investigation is now underway, and it is expected that all the facts will be revealed. Tehri: The Dalit teenager murder case in Pratapnagar block is once again in the headlines. Amidst the ongoing police investigation, the government has taken a significant decision. As a result, the government has agreed to hand over the case to the CBI. Consequently, a fresh investigation will be conducted into the murder of the Dalit teenager. The Tehri Dalit teenager murder case, which garnered national and not just Uttarakhand headlines, has taken a major turn. The case was being investigated at the police level, but now the government has agreed to have the CBI (Crime Branch Criminal Investigation Department) investigate it. Consequently, the investigation into the murder will now proceed anew at the CBI level. The CBI will investigate the case: In fact, on August 3rd of this month, a letter was sent to the government by the Inspector General of Police, Crime and Law and Order, at Police Headquarters, requesting the CBI to investigate the case. Considering the gravity of the case and the current circumstances, the Police Headquarters’ proposal was considered at the government level. Following this, the government agreed to a CBI investigation. An order regarding this has been issued by Additional Secretary Tripti Bhatt. The order requires Police Headquarters to prepare an investigation report and provide it to the government as soon as possible. Based on this report, the CBI will proceed with the investigation. What is the full story? A Dalit teenager, resident of a village in the Pratapnagar block, died on June 8th. The night before, the teenager, along with his friend, had gone to the home of a minor girl. It is alleged that the girl’s family members locked them in a room and severely beat them with sticks. The seriously injured teenager was taken to the hospital, but died on the way. His friend was also seriously injured. On the complaint of the teenager’s family, the police registered a case and arrested four people, including the girl’s father and grandfather. This sparked outrage in the area, and demands for a fair investigation arose. The case later took a new turn when, based on the High Court’s directive and the minor’s mother’s complaint, the police also filed a case against the teenager and his friend under the POCSO Act. The case also received significant political and social backlash. On June 30, Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad met with the Dalit teenager’s family and demanded a CBI investigation. Now, following the government’s decision to conduct a CBI investigation, the entire case will be investigated by a new investigating agency. In this context, the CBCID will be crucial in examining the facts revealed during the investigation, previous actions, and allegations against both parties. Now, all eyes will be on what new facts emerge from the new investigation and the direction the case progresses. It’s worth noting that this case has been in the news for quite some time. Courtesy: Hindi News
Dalit farmer killed over goat grazing in Bidar
A 45-year-old Dalit farmer was allegedly killed after he was assaulted with an axe following a dispute over goats entering an agricultural field at Jirgyal village in Bhalki taluk, Bidar district, on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Rajkumar Vitalrao Shinde, a resident of Jirgyal. The Mehakar police have registered a case against four persons — Pradeep Vamanrao Shinde, 52; Rajkumar Muralidhar Biradar, 42; Sharad Vamanrao Lade, 45; and Shubham Sharad Lade, 25 — all farmers from Jirgyal village. The FIR records them as belonging to the Maratha community. According to the complaint filed by Susheela, 70, the deceased’s mother, Rajkumar owned goats and regularly took them out for grazing. She alleged that about four or five days before the incident, some of the goats had entered Pradeepa Lade’s agricultural field and damaged the crop, following which Pradeepa had reprimanded Rajkumar. On Thursday, Rajkumar had gone to graze the goats at around 11 a.m. in the agricultural land belonging to Angad Dadarao. His brother Mahendra reportedly brought him lunch at around 12.15 p.m. The complaint states that Mahendra later telephoned his mother and told her that when he went to give lunch to Rajkumar, four persons — Pradeep Vamanrao Lade, Rajkumar Muralidhar Biradar, Sharad Vamanrao Lade, and Shubham Sharad Lade — had allegedly confronted Rajkumar over the goats entering their field. According to the complaint, the accused allegedly abused Rajkumar using caste-related slurs. It further alleges that Pradeepa took an axe and struck Rajkumar on the head, causing a serious bleeding injury. The complainant said that when she reached the spot, the accused had allegedly fled. She and her husband, Vitalrao Shinde, found Rajkumar with a severe head injury. He had died at the spot, according to the complaint. The Mehakar police have registered a case under Sections 103, 115(2), 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Sections 3(1)(r), 3(1)(s), 3(2)(va) and 3(2)(v) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The FIR was registered on Thursday. The Hindu Bureau Courtesy : The Hindu Note: This news is originally published on https:/thehindu.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Gujarat tribal farmers’ forest land protest intensifies as administrative boundary becomes new flashpoint
The protest, which entered its sixth day on Friday, intensified as tribal leaders and BJP representatives reached the site to extend support to the farmers. AHMEDABAD: A seven-day non-violent protest by tribal farmers in Sagbara taluka of Gujarat’s Narmada district has intensified over access to forest land cultivated by villagers for years. The standoff has now acquired a political and administrative edge, with BJP leaders joining the protest and Congress extending support, while the Forest Department maintains that cultivation is subject to provisions of the Forest Rights Act and a Gram Sabha resolution. At the heart of the dispute is a boundary complication: the farmers live in Narmada district, while the disputed forest land falls under the administrative jurisdiction of Surat district. The forest land dispute in tribal-majority Narmada district has turned into a growing political and administrative confrontation, with farmers from 12 villages, including Khopi in Sagbara taluka, continuing their non-violent dharna after being stopped from ploughing land they claim to have cultivated for years. The protest, which entered its sixth day on Friday, intensified as tribal leaders and BJP representatives reached the site to extend support to the farmers and assure them that their demands would be taken up with the government. The Congress has also backed the tribal community, adding a political dimension to what began as a dispute over cultivation rights. The immediate trigger came when farmers reached the fields to plough the disputed forest land but were stopped by Forest Department personnel. Rather than retreat, the farmers stayed back in the fields and began a sit-in, continuing their protest through the night. Their agitation has since continued, turning the issue into a wider demand for recognition of traditional cultivation rights. One of the protesting farmers, in a video message, said the community had been cultivating the land for years and questioned the sudden restrictions imposed by the authorities. “We have been cultivating this land for years, but now police have been deployed to stop us from ploughing it. We want to make it clear to the government that these are lands on which our farmers have traditionally cultivated. The government and Forest Department have introduced different rules and are preventing us from farming. We are therefore sitting in protest to reclaim our right to cultivate the land.” The farmer said the Forest Department, however, has put forward a different interpretation of the dispute. Surat Forest Department ACF Gaurav Kumar said the administration was acting in accordance with the Forest Rights Act, 2006, and that the dispute was complicated by the administrative location of the land. According to Kumar, the Act protects eligible claimants who were cultivating forest land before December 13, 2005. However, he said the disputed land is located within Surat district, while the farmers seeking to cultivate it reside in Sagbara, Narmada district. Kumar said the issue also involves the requirement of a Gram Sabha resolution from the village where the land is located. “The Forest Rights Act, 2006 provides protection where cultivation has been taking place since December 13, 2005. But in this case, the farmers are from Sagbara, while the forest land falls within Surat district. Under the relevant provisions, a Gram Sabha resolution is required from the area where the land is located. The people of Umarpada have informed us that their Gram Sabha has not passed any resolution permitting farmers from Sagbara to come and cultivate the land. Therefore, the present dispute is essentially linked to the administrative boundary. The Forest Department is acting according to the provisions of the tribal rights law.” The administrative boundary has now emerged as the central fault line in the dispute. According to the Forest Department, the area was part of the erstwhile Bharuch district before Narmada district was carved out, while the disputed forest land currently falls within Surat district. The result is an unusual situation in which the farmers demanding cultivation rights reside in one district while the land they seek to cultivate is administered by another. The farmers, however, insist that administrative boundaries cannot override their longstanding cultivation practices. Their argument is simple: if they have been cultivating the land for years, they should not be denied access because of a change or clarification in administrative jurisdiction. The dispute has also put the implementation of tribal forest rights under scrutiny. On World Tribal Day, when the focus traditionally turns to tribal rights over jal, jangal and zameen, farmers from these villages are instead sitting in the fields demanding access to the very land they claim as their traditional source of livelihood. The protest has meanwhile drawn growing political attention. BJP leader Leelaben Vasava joined the farmers, followed by Narmada MP Mansukh Vasava, Nandod MLA Dr Darshanaben Deshmukh and Dediapada BJP leaders, including former ministers Motilal Vasava and Shankar Vasava. The leaders assured the protesters that their demands would be conveyed to the state government. BJP MP Mansukh Vasava, who has urged the farmers to maintain a non-violent agitation, sharply questioned the manner in which the dispute was being handled by officials. “Listen to elected representatives like us as well. Do not listen only to Forest Department officials. Decisions should not be taken merely by sitting in an office and looking at satellite maps. Come to Narmada district and see the situation on the ground. Farmers from Surat district are cultivating, while farmers from Narmada are being stopped. We have been elected for seven terms, so our words should also be heard. Come here, understand the ground reality and deliver justice to these farmers.” He said the BJP leader’s intervention has added pressure on the administration, particularly because the protest involves farmers from a tribal belt where forest rights and access to land remain deeply linked to livelihood. For the protesters, however, the political support is secondary to their core demand. They have made it clear that the dharna will continue until the government provides what they describe as a fair, lawful and permanent solution to the cultivation dispute. The
“The attackers should be brought back,” Minister in-charge Krishna Paswan expressed his anger over the attack on a Dalit in Kaushambi.
In Kaushambi, a bullock disappeared after being taken after being requisitioned. A Dalit who went to complain was beaten and threatened with death. As the matter escalated, the Minister-in-Charge criticized the police administration and ordered strict action. Ashok Vishwakarma, Kaushambi: Minister-in-Charge Krishna Paswan’s anger reached its peak upon learning of the lack of police action against a Dalit family in Gaderian Ka Pura village, under the Saini police station in Kaushambi, four days ago. The Minister-in-Charge, who arrived at the victim’s home late Tuesday night with his entourage, strongly criticized the police officers. While reprimanding the Superintendent of Police for failing to reach the scene, he also instructed the Chief Superintendent of Police (CO) to bring back all the attackers. The disappearance of the bullock that was requisitioned and taken back is said to be the reason behind the incident. Learn more about the incident According to village resident Kesai Saroj, on the afternoon of August 6th, he was grazing his bull in the fields when Shankar Lal of Paras village borrowed it for some work. On August 8th, when the bull didn’t return, he went to retrieve it with his younger son, Chhavilal, nephews Aman and Ashok. Ehsan Usmani and Gufran, both villagers present, abused him and told him to turn back. Upon his protest, the men used casteist slurs and beat him severely with sticks. They threatened to crush him to death with a Scorpio if he complained. Someone recorded a video of the incident and made it viral. The victim, a Dalit family, who went to complain about the incident were ignored and chased away. The accused were charged with disturbing the peace and were released. Meanwhile, Minister of State in Charge Krishna Paswan, enraged by the viral video, went to the victim’s family’s home with her entourage at 9 pm on Tuesday. She contacted the SP via mobile phone, sharply criticizing him for failing to reach the scene, and demanded the immediate suspension of the outpost in-charge. Instructions given to the CO When asked about the action taken against the bullies, CO Satendra Tiwari stated that he was dissatisfied with their actions. Was something serious being awaited? He said that Shankar Lal, who had demanded the oxen and taken away, along with the bullies Ehsan Usmani and Gufran, should be dragged out and strict action should be taken. Authored by: Vishal Choubey About the author Vishal Choubey works for Navbharat Times Online. Vishal writes on politics, crime, governance, and law and order in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, among other issues. He has four years of experience in journalism. He joined Navbharat Times Online in April 2025. Courtesy: Hindi News
Purification at Haldwani’s Ramlila Maidan after Kharge’s rally, Congress says it’s an insult to Dalits
After the Congress’s Vijay Shankhnaad rally in Haldwani, the Ramlila Maidan was purified, which the Congress called an insult to Dalits. Jagran correspondent, Haldwani. Following the Congress’s Vijay Shankhnaad rally, the Shri Ram Sena Charitable Trust has sparked a new controversy by purifying the city’s Ramlila Maidan. The Congress, which has been on the back foot since the SSP was abused on the day of the rally, is now cornering the BJP on this issue. The party says that the rally included Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, State in-charge Kumari Selja, and Leader of the Opposition Yashpal Arya, all Dalits. The purification havan ceremony clearly demonstrates the BJP’s anti-Dalit mindset. The organization that organized the havan argues that slogans in support of the Muslim religion were raised from the stage during the rally. On August 8th, Congress National President and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, attended the Vijay Shankhnaad rally held at Ramlila Maidan. Controversy erupted even before the event began. A large number of activists, led by State President Ganesh Godiyal and Leader of the Opposition Yashpal Arya, stormed the SSP’s office after the police stopped the vehicles of the rally workers under the guise of checking. SSP Manjunath TC was not in the office at the time. Video went viral During this period, a video of abusive language being used against the SSP also circulated. Meanwhile, after the rally, the BJP, citing a video, alleged that slogans in support of the Muslim religion were raised during Kharge’s rally. Based on the video, on August 10th, an organization called Shri Ram Sena Charitable Service Trust reached Ramlila Maidan and performed a havan (fire ritual) and sprinkled Ganga water. The organization alleged that Ramlila Maidan, a venue for events related to Sanatan Dharma, had been violated. Its sanctity had been violated. On the other hand, Congress, calling the video fake (AI-created), staged a protest at the police multi-purpose building on Tuesday, demanding an FIR against the accused. Congress leaders, meanwhile, said that those with a BJP mindset do not want social harmony to prevail in the country. The BJP, which claims to be pro-Dalit, has been exposed. Congress workers burn BJP effigy On Wednesday, under the leadership of Indra Pal Arya, District President of the Congress Scheduled Caste Department, workers staged a protest at Buddha Park. Congress workers stated that after Kharge’s rally, a purification ritual was performed at Ramlila Maidan, along with the sprinkling of Ganga water. This act by the BJP is against social equality and brotherhood. It is an insult not only to Kharge but to the entire Scheduled Caste community. Radha Arya, coordinator of the Rajiv Gandhi Panchayati Raj Cell, said that the BJP has always promoted an anti-Dalit mentality. Along with the effigy burning, a memorandum was sent to the President through the Tehsildar, demanding an impartial investigation into the matter and action against the culprits. BY GOVIND SINGHE EDITED BY: SHIV GOVIND MISHRAA Courtesy: Hindi News
Dalit community enraged after all accused in Nagaur’s Dangawas massacre were acquitted, protest in Jaipur
Dalit organizations have launched a protest after the court acquitted all 40 accused in the highly controversial Dangawas massacre in Rajasthan’s Nagaur district. The issue of the 11-year-old Dalit massacre in Dangawas, Nagaur district, has once again heated up. The court’s acquittal of all 40 accused in the case has sparked anger among Dalit organizations on the streets. On Wednesday (August 12), a large number of Dalit organizations, social activists, and family members of the victims staged a protest at the Martyrs’ Memorial in the capital, Jaipur, demanding justice. Speakers at the protest expressed deep disappointment and surprise at the court’s decision. The protesters’ primary concern was the brutal killing of six people, including five Dalits, in a land dispute in 2015. The investigation into the case lasted 11 years, and the CBI filed a charge sheet naming 40 people as accused. Despite this, how were all the accused acquitted? They said that if the murders occurred, someone must be responsible; then why is he not being punished? Questions Raised on the Justice System Dalit thinkers present at the protest said that this verdict is not just the end of a case, but it also raises a serious question mark on the right of Dalits to access justice. Such decisions shatter the trust of the vulnerable and deprived sections of society in the country’s judicial system. Warning to the Government: Appeal to the High Court The protesting Dalit organizations have clearly warned the state government that if a strong appeal is not filed in the High Court, the movement will be intensified. They clearly stated that they will not let this issue rest here and will continue their struggle until the victims get justice. What is the entire Dangavas incident? It is noteworthy that on May 14, 2015, a bloody conflict broke out between two parties in Dangavas village of Nagaur over a dispute regarding approximately 23 bighas of land. Six people, including five Dalits, were killed in this horrific violence. Given the gravity of the incident, the investigation was handed over to the CBI. The CBI filed a charge sheet against 40 people, but recently, on August 5, 2026, the Special SC-ST Court in Merta acquitted all the accused due to lack of evidence. Politics Also Intensifies Following this decision, rhetoric has intensified in Rajasthan politics. In addition to Dalit organizations, the Congress is also vocal on this issue. Several senior Congress leaders, including former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, have questioned the decision and demanded justice. Written By: Mohammad Moin About the author Mohammed Moin has nearly three decades of experience in journalism. He has worked across print, electronic, and digital media. He has been associated with ABP Network for the past 18 years, since his time at Star News. Courtesy: Hindi News
A Dalit man was tied upside down to a pole and beaten; he continued to plead for help in Balrampur, resulting in his death. A case has been filed under the SC/ST Act.
A case has been filed under murder and the SC/ST Act in the death of 38-year-old artisan Ram Sanehi in the Gasdi area of Balrampur. Efforts are now underway to uncover the truth based on video footage and other evidence. Balrampur: The case of the death of a Dalit youth in Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, is gaining momentum. A video of the alleged beating of 38-year-old artisan Ram Sanehi in Thakurpur village, located in the Gasdi police station area, has created a sensation in the area. In the viral video, a young man is seen tying him to a pole and beating him with a stick, while the victim is heard pleading for mercy. The family alleges that he was brutally beaten to death by goons. The accused party claims that Ram Sanehi had arrived with the intention of stealing. Police have registered a case of murder and under the SC/ST Act and have begun investigation. Viral Video Revealed The case is from Thakurapur village in the Gasdi police station area of Balrampur. The deceased has been identified as 38-year-old Ram Sanehi, a craftsman from Vishunpur Kalan. According to family members, Ram Sanehi earned his living as a laborer. His wife had left him, and he lived with his brothers. On Wednesday, a 33-second video went viral on social media. In the video, Ram Sanehi can be seen being tied to a pole and beaten. It is reported that the entire case took a new turn after this video surfaced. Brother Made the Video as Evidence The deceased’s brother, Phool Kumar, stated that someone had posted the video on Facebook. When the family learned of it, they downloaded the video and submitted it to the police as evidence. Phool Kumar alleges that Guddu, a resident of Thakurpur, his father Akbar Ali, Magghe Nau, and their associates beat Ram Sanehi, resulting in his death. The family has demanded strict action against the accused. What is the accused party’s claim? The accused party claims that Ram Sanehi arrived with the intention of stealing. He was then caught and beaten by the people. However, this claim is under investigation, and the police are investigating all the facts. Case filed based on video Based on the viral video and the family’s complaint, the police have filed a case against three named and one other accused. Sections of murder and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act have been imposed in the case. According to sources, the police have detained some suspects and begun questioning them. Police said they will take further action based on the facts. Gasdi Kotwali in-charge Inspector Rajkumar Pandey said, “Some suspects are being questioned in connection with the young man’s murder. Initial investigations have revealed that the young man went there with the intention of stealing. People caught him and beat him. Further action will be taken based on the post-mortem report and the facts revealed in the investigation.” Reported by: Ranveer Singh Written by: Ajay Kumar Patel Courtesy: Hindi News
NCSC issues notice to Meerut DM-SSP in case of casteist remarks against Dalit women, calls for report within 15 days
The complaint stated that on August 6th, four youths from the Mohkampur and Shivpuram areas used casteist slurs and offensive language against women from the Scheduled Caste community while performing bike stunts on the highway. Meerut – The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has taken cognizance of a complaint regarding casteist and obscene/objectionable remarks against women from the Scheduled Caste community in the TP Nagar police station area and issued a notice to the District Magistrate and Senior Superintendent of Police of Meerut. The Commission has directed them to submit a detailed report of the action taken in the matter within 15 days. South Asians and Migrants This complaint was filed with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes by Mayank Verma, District Youth President, Anti-Corruption Foundation of India. The complaint stated that on August 6th, four youths from the Mohkampur and Shivpuram areas used casteist slurs and offensive language against women from the Scheduled Caste community while performing bike stunts on the highway. It was also mentioned that a video related to the incident had gone viral on social media. According to the complaint, FIR No. 0423/2026 was registered at TP Nagar Police Station, in which sections 196(1)(a) and 352 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act were invoked, while sections of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 were not invoked. The complainant also informed the Commission that a call recording of the Station House Officer’s conversation with Ravikant was available, in which it was stated that the SC/ST Act was not invoked in the case. The complaint sought inclusion of the viral video and call recording in the investigation and an inquiry into the role of the Station House Officer and the investigating officer. Through a notice, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes has sought a detailed report from the District Magistrate and SSP of Meerut, including the date of the incident, the crime number, details of the victim and accused, sections invoked in the FIR, the status of arrests, the charge sheet/final report, and action taken under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. People and Society The Commission also stated that if the report is not received within the stipulated time, it may issue summons to the concerned officials to appear in person, exercising its powers under Article 338 of the Constitution. Courtesy: Hindi News
Dehradun: Dalit youth on ventilator, BJP leader charged with attempted murder; angry Valmiki community blocks Delhi-Haldwani highway
Following a fatal attack on a Dalit youth in Rudrapur, the Valmiki community staged a massive protest, blocking the highway and demanding the immediate arrest of the main accused, a BJP leader. New Delhi: The Valmiki community has erupted in anger following the fatal attack on a 20-year-old Dalit youth and his friends in Rudrapur. Hundreds of members of the community blocked the Delhi-Haldwani highway on Monday. The protesters were demanding the immediate arrest of BJP Mandal General Secretary Paras Chugh, accused in the case. The protest occurred hours after the arrest of Paras’ brother, Sunny Chugh, as the main accused, Paras, has not yet been taken into police custody. The incident occurred on the night of Friday, August 7th. A four-wheeler collided with a scooter near the Kashipur flyover, sparking a dispute that quickly escalated into a violent altercation. The victims allege that the Chugh brothers and their henchmen attacked them with sticks and iron rods, seriously injuring three people. The attackers are also accused of using casteist slurs during the assault. People and Society Abhishek Valmiki, the victim of this brutal attack, is in critical condition. He is battling for life on a ventilator in a private hospital in Bareilly, where doctors have given him little hope of survival. Police have registered a case against BJP leader Paras Chugh, his brother Sunny Chugh, and 10 unidentified individuals under Section 109 (attempt to murder) and other relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Before blocking the highway, protesters gathered at the Rudrapur Municipal Corporation premises, where they announced a complete boycott of sanitation work and raised slogans against the accused. Pooja Devi, the mother of the victim, Abhishek, who works as a sanitation worker in the Municipal Corporation, has raised serious questions about the administration’s functioning. As a widow, she said she expected justice from the mayor, but the police were avoiding arresting Paras Chugh because of his close ties to her. Despite an FIR being registered, the lack of arrest of the main accused has been growing, fueling anger among the Valmiki community. On Monday, police and administrative officials requested time until 2 p.m. to take action against the accused. Following this, CO Akhilesh Kumar Singh reached the Municipal Corporation and spoke with the protesters, but the discussions yielded no results. After much effort and heavy police deployment, the highway blockade was cleared in about 15 minutes. SP Uttam Singh Negi has officially confirmed the arrest of Sunny Chugh in the case. Earlier, Rudrapur in-charge CO Prashant Kumar had also announced the registration of a case. Meanwhile, Congress State Secretary Mohan Khera visited the Municipal Corporation and met with the victim’s family and assured them of full support, although the police detained him during the protest. Meanwhile, Rudrapur MLA Shiv Arora has clarified that the state government will not tolerate any kind of anarchy and that the law will take its course, regardless of who the accused are. Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
Dalit youth beaten with belts in Jhansi, allegedly forced to drink urine from a pot; video goes viral
UP Crime: A shocking incident has come to light from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, where a Dalit youth was allegedly brutally beaten and forced to drink urine from a pot. The video of this incident is going viral on social media, sparking outrage. UP Crime: A video that shames humanity has surfaced from Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh. A Dalit youth was allegedly brutally beaten and forced to drink urine from a pot. The video of the incident has also gone viral on social media. In the video, some people are seen assaulting and insulting the youth. The victim alleges that a group of bullies surrounded him and brutally beat him with belts. It is alleged that casteist and derogatory remarks were also hurled at him during the assault. After this, the accused subjected him to inhumane treatment, forced him to drink urine from a pot, and filmed the entire incident. Vikas and Aditya Thakur are fathers… In the viral video, some young men can allegedly be heard shouting slogans like, “Vikas and Aditya Thakur are fathers… Raising hands is a sin.” The video has sparked public outrage over the incident. However, independent verification of the viral video and official confirmation of the identities of all those seen in it will only be possible after an investigation. Victim blames the “Baba 302” gang The victim claims that more than a dozen powerful individuals operate a gang called “Baba 302.” According to him, the group’s objective is to instill terror and assault among people. The victim alleged that individuals associated with this alleged gang committed this crime against him. Questions about law and order raised after the video went viral After the video of the incident went viral on social media, questions have been raised about police action and law and order in the district. The biggest question is, if the allegations are true, why did the accused lack fear of the law? The alleged assault and inhumane treatment of the victim has raised serious questions about the safety of Dalits and the police’s control over the oppressors. People say that instilling fear of the law among criminals is the primary responsibility of the police and administration. Police investigation will reveal the full truth At present, the police investigation is crucial in this entire matter. The identity of the people seen in the video, the actual circumstances of the incident, and the veracity of the allegations made by the victim will only be clear after the investigation. If the allegations are found to be true, strict legal action must be taken against the culprits. Author: Tilak Kumar About the Author Tilak Kumar has been active in journalism for the past 14 years. He has extensive experience reporting in print and digital media. He has worked as a crime reporter for reputed news organizations such as Amar Ujala, Prabhat Khabar, Jan Sandesh Times, and Rashtriya Sahara. His areas of special interest and expertise are crime, politics, and hyperlocal journalism. During his field reporting, he has brought many important and impactful news stories to readers. His deep understanding of ground-level issues and fact-based reporting have been his hallmarks. He is currently associated with Prabhat Khabar’s digital team and continues to write and report on issues related to politics, crime, and public concerns in Uttar Pradesh. Courtesy: Hindi News