A dead body on the road, a wooden pyre, and a six-hour traffic jam… Why did anger erupt after the death of a Dalit youth in Chhatarpur?
Following the death of a Dalit youth in Chhatarpur, his family members blocked the Tehsil intersection by placing his body there. The protesters created a pyre by placing wood on the road and demanded the arrest of the accused. Chhatarpur News: A massive uproar erupted in Naugaon town of Chhatarpur district after the death of a Dalit youth under suspicious circumstances. Angry family members and locals protested by placing his body at the Tehsil intersection on Wednesday evening. The protesters created a pyre by placing wood on the road and blocked the road. This disrupted traffic on the main road and caused long queues of vehicles on both sides. The traffic jam continued for more than six hours, causing inconvenience to the public. The family members of the deceased have accused some people of beating him and forcibly administering a poisonous substance to him. They demand that the accused be immediately arrested and a murder case be registered against them. There was a dispute over wages. The deceased has been identified as Dharampal Ahirwar. He was a resident of Naya Mohalla, Ward No. 18, Naugaon, and worked as a laborer in the local vegetable market. His wife, Usha Ahirwar, stated in a police complaint that a dispute arose on October 22, 2026, over wages. According to the complaint, when Dharampal asked Jitu, alias Jitendra Sahu, and his parents for his wages, they refused. It is alleged that Dharampal was subsequently assaulted with sticks and rods, sustaining serious injuries. Dharampal then went to the Naugaon police station and filed a complaint against the accused for assault. Allegations of Pressure to Withdraw the Case According to family members, after the assault case was filed, the accused party was pressuring Dharampal to reach a compromise. On October 27, Dharampal was called to a shop under the pretext of a discussion. There, he was asked to withdraw the case. The family claims that Dharampal refused to withdraw the case. He was then again abused and beaten. It is alleged that he was forcibly administered a poisonous substance during this time. Death during hospital treatment After being administered the poisonous substance, Dharampal’s health deteriorated. He was taken to the Naugaon Community Health Center in critical condition. Doctors there, finding his condition critical, referred him to the Chhatarpur District Hospital. Dharampal died while undergoing treatment at the district hospital on the night of October 27th. Upon receiving the news of his death, the family was plunged into mourning. Upon the arrival of his body in Naugaon, anger spread among the family and local residents. They launched a protest demanding strict action against the accused. Blockade at Tehsil Square On Wednesday evening, family members, residents of the neighborhood, and other members of the community arrived at the Tehsil Square with Dharampal’s body. They placed the body in the middle of the road and protested. The angry people also built a pyre by placing wood on the road. The protesters demanded the immediate arrest of the main accused, Jeetu Sahu, and his associates and the registration of a murder case. The traffic jam disrupted traffic on the Jhansi-Khajuraho route and other connecting roads. Long queues of vehicles caused significant inconvenience to pedestrians and other travelers. Given the seriousness of the situation, Naugaon police station and additional police force were deployed to the scene. Administrative and police officials continuously engaged with the protesting family members, attempting to pacify them. Officials assured a fair investigation and action based on available evidence. Further legal action was stated to be taken based on the post-mortem report and investigation findings. However, the family members remained adamant on their demand for immediate arrest and the registration of a murder case. Pawan Bidua | Edited By: Ashish Kumar Mishra | Pawan Bidua’s journalistic journey began in 2018 with V News Cable Network in Chhatarpur. He subsequently held consecutive positions as a district bureau chief for India News National and MP-CG. He covered the sensitive and risky reporting of the COVID period on the ground. Pawan Bidua completed his B.J.M.C. from Dr. Harisingh Gour University and his LLB from Pt. Motilal Nehru Law College. Courtesy: Hindi News
MP: Minor Dalit Girl’s Clothes Allegedly Torn During Assault Over Land Dispute
A video showing three women, including a minor schoolgirl, allegedly being assaulted by a group of men over a land dispute in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district has surfaced on social media. The incident reportedly took place on October 19 under the jurisdiction of the Cantt police station. According to the complaint, the accused allegedly dragged the women into a house, assaulted them, tore the minor girl’s clothes, hurled caste based abuses and threatened to kill them if they returned to the disputed field. Police have registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The accused are being searched for, according to police. Family Was Heading to Police Station Over Missing Maize In her complaint, the Class 10 student said her family had been involved in a long standing land dispute with a villager identified as Gajram Yadav. On October 19, around 6:30 am, the family discovered that four to five piles of maize stored in their field were missing. The student’s father, Kok Singh, brother Hari Singh and maternal uncle Balistir Ahirwar left on a motorcycle to report the matter to the police. The student later set out for the police station with her mother, Tulsabai, and sister in law, Seema Ahirwar, carrying documents related to the land. According to the complaint, the three women were intercepted near Gajram Yadav’s house by Gajram, Lallu Yadav, Ramkumar Yadav and Dharmendra Yadav. Minor Girl Allegedly Assaulted, Clothes Torn The complaint alleges that the men forcibly dragged the women into a house and assaulted them with kicks, punches and slaps. The minor student reportedly sustained injuries to her head, back and arms, while her mother and sister in law also suffered injuries. Ramkumar Yadav allegedly tore the student’s clothes during the assault. The accused also allegedly used caste based slurs and threatened to kill the family if they returned to the disputed field. Hearing the women’s cries, a Dial 112 police vehicle reached the spot and took them to the police station. Father, Brother and Maternal Uncle Also Allegedly Attacked Police later learnt that the student’s father, brother and maternal uncle had also allegedly been assaulted by the accused while they were on their way to report the missing maize. CSP Saifa Hashmi said a case had been registered on the basis of the written complaint and statements. Police are searching for the accused. 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
Three Dalit minors were abducted from their homes, held hostage, beaten, and half their heads were shaved. They stopped attending school out of fear.
A case of alleged brutality against three Dalit minor children has come to light in Singrauli. The family alleges that the children were forcibly abducted from their homes, beaten, subjected to casteist slurs, and half their heads were shaved. The children are so terrified after the incident that they have stopped attending school. After receiving the complaint, the Superintendent of Police has ordered an investigation… Brutality against Dalit minors in Singrauli: Allegations of heads being shaved on suspicion of theft. Singaroli: A case of alleged assault and inhumane treatment of three Dalit minor children has come to light in Baghadih village, under the Bargawan police station area of Singarauli district, Madhya Pradesh. The victim’s family has alleged that the children were forcibly abducted from their homes, beaten, abused, and half their heads were shaved. The family has demanded strict action and an investigation to ensure the safety of the children. According to family members Urmila Saket, Jagdish Saket, Harishchandra Saket, and Nandlal Saket, the incident occurred on October 1. They allege that Govind Singh, Balram Singh, Indrabhan Singh, and Harinarayan Bais forcibly took their children, Lavkush, Karan, and Ramlal, from their home. They were then allegedly beaten and half of their heads were shaved. These allegations were confirmed only after a police investigation. Children Scared After the Incident, Stopped Going to School The family says the three children are terrified after the alleged incident. They say the incident has had a profound impact on them and they are not attending school out of fear. The family also alleges that they have been receiving death threats since the incident. The court has also accused Govind Singh of being involved in the alleged illegal sand mining. However, this claim has not been independently confirmed. The family says they want an impartial investigation into the entire matter so that the children can get justice and are free from any danger. Alleging chase from the police station, family reaches SP’s office The victim’s family alleged that they had gone to the Bargawan police station with a complaint, but instead of being heard, they were rebuked and chased away. Subsequently, the family reached the Singrauli SP’s office and the Ajak police station, demanding action in the matter. The family requested an investigation into the alleged assault, caste-related abuses, head shaving, and threats, and ensuring the children’s safety. What did the SP say? According to Singrauli SP Shiyaz KM, preliminary information revealed that the children were accused of theft and the victim reported them to the police. The SP stated that a compromise was reached since the children were minors at the time. According to the SP, after receiving the family’s complaint, the Bargawan police station in-charge has been instructed to investigate the matter. He clarified that no one has the right to take the law into their own hands. After investigating the allegations, including assault and head shaving, legal action will be taken based on the facts. Edited by: Chaitanya Soni•Reported by: H Singh About the Author Chaitanya Das Soni is a Consultant Writer at Navbharat Times Online. He works on the Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh desk. He has 23 years of experience working in news agencies, newspapers, electronic media, and magazines. He has worked in the field and on the desk as a contract reporter, senior reporter, and sub-editor. Courtesy: Hindi News
Dalit Youth Allegedly Beaten at Home in MP’s Katni After Scooter Collision Dispute
A minor dispute following a scooter collision in Madhya Pradesh’s Katni district allegedly escalated into an assault on a Dalit youth, with a video of the incident surfacing on social media. LearnHindi The incident took place in Matwara village under the Sleemanabad police station area. The victim, identified as Arvind, has alleged that some people first assaulted him in the local market and later followed him to his house, where he was dragged into the courtyard and beaten with kicks and sticks. The family has also alleged that Arvind’s clothes were torn during the assault and that he was stripped. Dispute Started After Scooter Collision According to Arvind’s family, the incident began on September 29 after a minor collision involving a scooter. The family alleged that Arvind was beaten by some people in the market following the dispute. They then allegedly went to his house and dragged him into the courtyard, where they assaulted him with kicks, punches and sticks. A video that surfaced on Monday night purportedly shows several people beating a young man while women inside the house try to intervene and protect him. Mother Allegedly Assaulted While Trying to Save Son Arvind’s mother alleged that she was also beaten and misbehaved with when she tried to intervene and save her son. The family said women present at the house attempted to stop the assault. Parts of the incident were reportedly captured on video. The allegations are being investigated by the police. Family Alleges Delay in FIR The victim’s family alleged that they approached the Sleemanabad police station after the incident but that their complaint was not immediately registered as an FIR. The family later submitted a written complaint to Katni Superintendent of Police Abhinav Vishwakarma on October 1, seeking action against those allegedly involved in the assault. FIR Registered After SP’s Intervention Police said an FIR was subsequently registered at the Sleemanabad police station following the SP’s intervention. The case has been registered under Sections 331(2), 296(b), 115(2), 351(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Police are examining the complaint and the video to identify all those allegedly involved in the assault. Family Seeks Arrest and Security The victim’s family has alleged that the named accused have not been arrested despite the FIR being registered. They have sought their immediate arrest and protection, claiming that the family continues to face threats. Police said efforts are underway to identify and arrest the accused. Sleemanabad police station in-charge Vijay Vishwakarma said a case had been registered and that the accused were being identified on the basis of the complaint and the video. He said the named accused and others found to be involved would be arrested and legal action would follow. 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
‘100% Govt Failure’: Rahul Gandhi BASHES BJP Over Deaths Of 30+ Tribal Children In Balaghat
Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi visited Jagla village in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat district to meet families of tribal children who have died in recent months amid reports of suspected infectious diseases and malnutrition. More than 30 children, primarily from the Baiga tribal community, have reportedly died in the Birsa block. Gandhi alleged that the government has failed to provide adequate healthcare, education, employment and support on issues including land rights, MGNREGA and the Forest Rights Act. He called the situation a “complete government failure” and said he would raise the issue in the Lok Sabha, including concerns affecting tribal communities across the country. 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
Deb to pray at Gufa Mandir, have lunch at Dalit party worker’s home during MP visit from Sep 30
Bhopal, BJP national general secretary Biplab Kumar Deb, who was recently appointed the party’s Madhya Pradesh in-charge, will begin his two-day visit to the state from September 30 with a temple visit and have lunch at a Dalit party worker’s home before holding a series of organisational meetings in Bhopal. The BJP appointed Deb, a Lok Sabha member from West Tripura, as its Madhya Pradesh in-charge last week, replacing Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council member Mahendra Singh. The former Tripura chief minister’s first visit to Madhya Pradesh since taking up the new post comes ahead of panchayat and urban local body elections expected in June-July 2027, followed by Assembly election towards the end of 2028, party leaders said on Sunday. Deb has earlier worked as the BJP’s co-in charge of West Bengal, where the party won 207 out of 294 Assembly seats in polls held in May there, ending the Trinamool Congress’ 15-year rule. “Deb will travel directly from the airport to the famous Gufa Mandir in Lalghati area on September 30, where he will offer prayers to Budhe Hanuman. He will then have lunch at the Shastri Nagar residence of Meena Jatav, a Dalit party worker,” a BJP leader said. Deb will later visit the residence of a BJP booth president in the Kotra Sultanabad area and interact with party workers over tea, he added. In the evening, Deb will meet former Madhya Pradesh BJP organisational general secretary Kaptan Singh Solanki and state Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar before interacting with party workers at the state BJP headquarters and attending a meeting of the state core group. When Deb was Tripura chief minister, Solanki was the governor of the state. Deb also shared a close working relationship with Tomar when the latter was the Union minister for rural development and agriculture and farmers’ welfare, the leader said. The two worked together on agriculture, rural development and implementation of central schemes in Tripura, and Tomar had appreciated Deb’s working style, he said. Before leaving for Delhi on October 1, Deb will hold a meeting with state BJP office-bearers and divisional in-charges, he added. The BJP has been in power in MP since 2003, except for a 15-month period, between December 2018 and March 2020, when the state had a Congress government led by Kamal Nath. PTI LAL BNM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Courtesy : The Print Note: This news is originally published on https:/theprint.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
System threatened by students as they ask questions: Rahul
INDORE: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said the “system” created by top BJP politicians and certain businessmen controlling every aspect of governance in the country is threatened by students. Addressing youth at a ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ in Indore, he said, “The system is threatened by students as they ask questions. That is why the system does not want students. The system wants ‘andh bhakts’.” He described students as embodiments of curiosity, love, humility, courage, tolerance and honesty, while characterising blind followers as “delusional, hateful, arrogant, cowardly, patriarchal and dishonest”. Rahul also targeted NSA Ajit Doval, accusing him of enabling “surveillance of citizens’ communication data to help govt exert control over the population”. 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
Rahul Gandhi to address Cong’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Indore today
Indore: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Indore on Saturday for a Congress programme “Chhatron Ki Goonj”, which seeks to highlight issues related to education, recruitment and unemployment. The campaign focuses on question paper leaks, education costs and alleged irregularities in govt recruitment. Four editions have been held so far in Kota, Dehradun, Prayagraj and Pune. The Indore event was earlier scheduled for Sept 12 and was postponed by a week. The district administration denied permission to use Nehru Stadium, citing a pending court matter. Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava said a high court order allows the stadium to be used only for sports or state-level govt events. Congress then leased 12,000 square metres of land in front of Regional Park from Indore Development Authority for Sept 17 to 19, at a fee of Rs 10.08 lakh. Another charge of around Rs 4 lakh was imposed by local authorities as the land was used in violation of lease terms before the prescribed dates. Congress paid the amount. The party has named the venue “Bharat Jodo Maidan”. It claims about 1.5 lakh students have registered, but around 15,000-20,000 are expected to attend at the venue. “We will make arrangements on wide screens for youths unable to attend the event in areas around the venue,” Congress state chief Jitu Patwari told reporters. Patwari accused BJP of delaying permissions, a charge the party dismissed. He alleged that organisers were repeatedly asked to pay for the ground. Describing the programme as non-political, he said: “The administration can impose as many difficulties as it wants; we accept them.” Congress said police security conditions require organisers to deploy at least 1,500 volunteers, including 500 women. Police may restrict entry if the gathering exceeds the approved capacity. The party said the conditions also barred the display of objectionable or provocative pictures, banners, posters or hoardings, and prohibited inflammatory or derogatory remarks against any religion, caste, community or political or non-political organisation that could hurt anyone’s religious sentiments. 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
Cong attacks state govt over education policy ahead of Rahul’s visit
Indore: Ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s scheduled ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Indore on Sept 19, Madhya Pradesh Congress media department head Mukesh Nayak on Tuesday criticised BJP govt in the state, alleging failures in higher education, recruitment, and employment generation. Nayak said that while global education systems prioritise emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and quantum computing, Madhya Pradesh’s public universities struggle in national competitive rankings. Citing the NIRF 2025 overall rankings, he noted that IIT Indore stands at 27th, IISER Bhopal at 75th, and Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya at 49th. Nayak criticised the recurring delays, paper leaks, and cancellations in competitive examinations, asserting that while students spend years preparing for recruitment tests, systemic flaws deprive eligible youth of secure livelihoods. He said that Rahul Gandhi’s upcoming interaction in Indore will serve as a platform for students to demand accountability regarding exam integrity, timely recruitment, and educational reform. 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
Madhya Pradesh’s Malwa set for high-profile political visits from September 17
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and BJP national president Nitin Nabin will be in Ujjain on September 17 and 18, while Rahul Gandhi will visit Indore on September 19. BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh’s Malwa region is set to witness a series of high-profile political visits from September 17, with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, BJP national president Nitin Nabin and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi scheduled to visit the region over four days. Bhagwat and Nabin will be in Ujjain on September 17 and 18, while Rahul Gandhi will visit Indore on September 19 for the Chhatron ki Goonj (Echoes of Students) event. Nabin’s visit will be his first to Madhya Pradesh after becoming BJP national president. He is expected to attend the lighting of 25 lakh diyas on the banks of the Kshipra river in Ujjain on September 17, marking the launch of the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan to commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public life. Bhagwat will attend a series of RSS meetings and events during his two-day stay in Ujjain, including the Yuva Dharma Sansad at Gita Bhawan, organised by Sevagya Sansthanam. At the Yuva Dharma Sansad, Bhagwat will address students and working professionals from across the country who have registered for the event. Sources said Nabin is also expected to meet Bhagwat during his visit to Ujjain. According to informed sources, Nabin may also travel to Mandsaur district on September 17 for the release of a female African cheetah, possibly South African cheetah Nirwa, at the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary. The event will mark Prime Minister Modi’s 76th birthday and four years of the cheetah reintroduction project launched at Kuno National Park. Bhagwat and Nabin are scheduled to leave Madhya Pradesh on September 18. Rahul Gandhi will address the Chhatron ki Goonj event in Indore on September 19, for which the Congress has been mobilising support across the state. In Bhopal, RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale will address a gathering of more than 20,000 young RSS workers on September 20 as part of the Sangh’s centenary year celebrations. The gathering will include workers associated with RSS Mohalla Shakhas, along with thousands of swayamsevaks and prominent citizens from Bhopal and adjoining districts, taking the expected attendance to around 50,000. 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