Madhya Pradesh: Is eating at a Dalit’s house a greater sin than cow slaughter? A Panchayat decreed bathing in the Ganges and performing the Pind Daan (worship ceremony) for a living father, causing a stir in the administration.
The Panchayat decreed that eating at a Dalit’s house cut off all supplies to the family; pressure was put on them to perform the Pind Daan (worship ceremony) for a living father. Raisen: A shocking incident has emerged from Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, exposing the harsh reality of caste discrimination still prevalent in society. A man was socially ostracized simply because he ate at a funeral feast hosted by a Dalit family. The victim alleges that the Panchayat not only expelled him from society but also imposed shocking conditions for his reintegration. Given the gravity of the matter, the administration has launched an investigation. What is the whole matter? This incident occurred in Piparia Puaria village, Udaypura tehsil, about 100 kilometers from the Raisen district headquarters. This area is also the constituency of Narendra Shivaji Patel, Minister of State for Health in the Madhya Pradesh government. The case is about a month old, but it came to light during a public hearing on Tuesday. According to media reports, the victim, Bharat Singh Dhakad, told officials that about a month ago, a ‘Shraddha’ ceremony was held at the home of Santosh Mehtar, a Dalit man in the village. Bharat Singh Dhakad, the village panchayat’s assistant secretary, Manoj Patel, and a teacher, Satyendra Singh Raghuvanshi, had eaten at the ceremony. The Panchayat’s Bizarre Decree: “This is a Sin Bigger than Cow Slaughter” Bharat Singh alleges that the Panchayat took offense to his eating at a Dalit man’s home. The Panchayat called a meeting and passed a resolution declaring that eating at a Dalit’s home was “a sin bigger than cow slaughter.” The decree stated that whoever committed this ‘act’ would have to purify themselves by bathing in the Ganges and hosting a feast in the village before they would be accepted back into society. Two accepted the condition, one opposed. Under pressure from the Panchayat, Assistant Secretary Manoj Patel and teacher Satyendra Singh Raghuvanshi agreed to their conditions. They bathed in the Ganga and hosted a feast in the village. However, Bharat Singh Dhakad refused to obey this discriminatory order. Following this, the Panchayat allegedly declared a social boycott against him and his family. Pressure to perform ‘Pind Daan’ for his living father In an application submitted to Udaypura Tehsildar Dinesh Bargale at the public hearing, Bharat Singh made very serious allegations. He stated that he was pressured by the Panchayat that if he wanted to be absolved of sins, he would have to shave his head and perform ‘Pind Daan’ (a post-death ritual) for his living father. Dhakad said, “I and my family are being treated like untouchables. We are barred from entering the temple and are prohibited from participating in any social events in the village.” He named the Sarpanch, Deputy Sarpanch, and Panchs in his complaint. Administration and Police Stance As soon as the matter came to light, the administration swung into action. Tehsildar Dinesh Bargale said, “The matter is being investigated. If the allegations are found to be true, strict legal action will be taken against the culprits.” Meanwhile, SDOP Kunwar Singh Mukati clarified that insulting anyone based on caste or withholding food and water is a crime. He said, “Preventing someone from attending social events, considering them untouchable, or imposing punishments like bathing in the Ganges and serving them a feast is a punishable offense under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Every citizen has the right to live with dignity. Those who spread social hatred will not be spared.” Sarpanch Denies Allegations On the other hand, when contacted, the village sarpanch, Bhagwan Singh Patel, categorically denied the allegations. He said, “Allegations like untouchability are false. If someone is not inviting them to their events due to personal reasons, it is their personal matter.” The Sarpanch also stated that the regional MLA and State Minister Narendra Shivaji Patel had also visited the village and tried to convince the people. Teacher confesses to ‘purification’ Interestingly, Satyendra Singh Raghuvanshi, the teacher who ate at the Dalit’s house, admitted that after the dispute, he had gone to his guru’s ashram in Allahabad and returned after bathing in the Sangam. He said, “I don’t believe in casteism, so I went to my friend Santosh’s house to eat. Someone made a video and made it viral, which escalated the controversy. I bathed in the Ganga on the orders of the Panchayat and now I have no complaints, nor am I being ostracized.” The teacher has been posted at the village secondary school for the past 16 years. Currently, the police and administration are trying to get to the bottom of this matter to uncover the truth. Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
MP Man Alleges Social Boycott for Eating at Dalit Home; Inquiry Ordered
A man in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen district has alleged that his village panchayat ordered a social boycott against him and his family after he ate at a Dalit household during a post-death ritual. The incident, which occurred about a month ago in Piparia Puaria village of Udaypura, came to light during a public hearing on Tuesday, prompting officials to initiate an inquiry. According to the complaint, the panchayat reportedly declared a boycott of three upper-caste men for sharing a meal at a Dalit family’s home. It allegedly imposed conditions to avoid ostracism, including organising a village feast. Two of the men agreed, but the third, Bharat Singh Dhakad, refused and instead reported the matter to police. Dhakad said he and his family were being treated as “untouchables” and excluded from community functions. Udaypura tehsildar Dinesh Bargale confirmed that Dhakad has accused the sarpanch, deputy sarpanch, and other panchayat members of passing the boycott order. He said the matter is under investigation and that legal action will be taken if the claims are found true. 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
Khandwa Incident: Salman Blackmailed and Repeatedly Raped Dalit Woman; Victim Also Alleges Pressure to Convert Religion
Madhya Pradesh News: A shocking case has come to light in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. A Dalit woman has accused a young man named Salman of trapping her by using a Hindu name and then blackmailing and repeatedly raping her. The accused is also charged with attempting to forcibly convert the woman’s religion and having ill intentions towards her minor daughter. The victim has filed a complaint with the police. She stated that the accused, Salman, befriended her by introducing himself as Sanjay. Later, he took her pictures from social media and edited them into obscene images. He then started blackmailing the woman by threatening to make these edited pictures go viral. Through this blackmail, the accused repeatedly raped the victim. The woman alleged that Salman pressured her to convert her religion. He also threatened her and forced her to be raped by his brother-in-law, Shahrukh. This continued for a long time. Accused also had ill intentions towards the woman’s daughter The victim told the police that the accused Salman would often enter her house. He also had his eyes on the woman’s minor daughter. The accused attempted to sexually assault the girl as well. This is why the woman finally filed a police complaint. The victim’s family was initially silent due to fear of social stigma. The victim’s husband told the police that the accused demanded money. They even had to take out a loan to pay the accused. In total, the family paid up to two and a half lakh rupees. Friendship began during a bus journey Police investigation revealed that the victim previously lived in Piplod. She commuted to the city daily by bus. During this time, the accused Salman contacted her. Salman worked as an agent on the bus. He obtained the woman’s mobile number and started talking to her. Gradually, he targeted the woman. He introduced himself with a false Hindu name. After gaining her trust, he found the woman’s pictures on social media. Then he edited those pictures and made them obscene. Case registered under serious sections Police have arrested the accused, Salman. CSP Abhinav Barange said that a case has been registered against Salman, a resident of Singot, under serious sections. He has been charged with rape. A case has also been registered under the Religious Freedom Act 2021. Sections of the SC-ST Act have also been applied against the accused. Police said that currently, the complaint is only against Salman. A thorough investigation of the case is underway. Other potential accused are also being investigated. The police investigation revealed that the accused first pretended to befriend the woman to trap her. Then he resorted to blackmail. In this entire incident, he tried to take advantage of the woman’s religion and social status. The case falls under the jurisdiction of the local Padam Nagar police station. Police have started questioning the accused. Further action will be taken based on the victim’s statement and evidence. This case has become a topic of discussion in the state. Courtesy: Hindi News
Strange Decree: Panchayat bans young man’s social interaction for eating at a Dalit’s house, issues bizarre decree for purification
Raisen Panchayat Strange Decree: Bharat Raj Dhakad, a resident of Pipliya Puaria village, committed the “crime” of eating food at a Dalit family’s house. A video of him eating at the Dalit’s house went viral. The panchayat learned about it and socially boycotted the young man. Untouchability: In Raisen district, a panchayat has banned a young man’s social interaction for eating at a Dalit’s house. This decree issued by the panchayat regarding untouchability in the age of Digital India has become a topic of discussion. This shocking decree was issued by the panchayat of Udaipura, the constituency of Minister of State (Independent Charge) Narendra Shivaji Patel. Bharat Raj Dhakad, a resident of Pipliya Puaria village, committed the “crime” of eating food at a Dalit family’s house. A video of him eating at the Dalit’s house went viral. The panchayat learned about it and socially boycotted the young man. Panchayat orders young man to host a feast for the entire village for ‘purification’ According to the report, the panchayat has banned Bharat Raj Dhakad’s family from social interaction for eating at a Dalit’s house and has ordered him to perform a Ganga Jal puja (ritual with Ganges water) and host a feast for the entire village for ‘purification’. Interestingly, the regional MLA and Minister Narendra Shivaji Patel had given a message of harmony by eating at a Dalit family’s house a few days ago. Victim reaches District Collector’s office against the panchayat’s decree The victim reached the District Collector’s office against the panchayat’s bizarre decree. Bharat Raj Dhakad, a worker of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, narrated his ordeal to Collector Arun Kumar Vishwakarma. The Collector objected to the panchayat’s decisions and said that social evils will not be tolerated at any cost. Interestingly, the regional MLA and Minister Narendra Shivaji Patel had given a message of harmony by eating at a Dalit family’s house a few days ago. The village council, which had ordered a social boycott of the young man, also decreed that he undergo a purification ritual with Ganges water and host a feast for the entire village. Society is still unable to break free from the shackles of casteism and untouchability. It is noteworthy that arrests have been made in similar cases in the past, but society is still unable to break free from the shackles of casteism and untouchability. The question is, are we truly living in the 21st century? Has society still not been able to move beyond feudal thinking even after decades? Courtesy: Hindi News
In Khandwa, bus agent Salman, posing as “Sanjay,” trapped a Dalit woman, accused of blackmailing and raping her using an edited photo.
Blackmailing by editing photos: Extorted 2.5 lakh rupees and also had her brother-in-law raped, and the accused also had an evil eye on his minor daughter. Madhya Pradesh: A very serious and shocking case has come to light from Khandwa district. A 30-year-old married woman has made sensational allegations of rape and blackmail after holding her captive for several months. The victim alleges that the accused edited her photos to make them obscene and subjected her to constant physical and mental abuse by threatening to make them viral on social media. Furthermore, the accused is also accused of forcing the woman to convert to Islam. Police have taken action and arrested the accused, Salman, and a case has been registered against him under serious sections including rape, the Religious Freedom Act, and the SC-ST Act. He befriended her by changing his name and then began blackmailing her. According to a report in Dainik Bhaskar, the victim told the police in her complaint that she traveled to and from the city daily by bus. During this time, the bus agent became acquainted with her. The accused cleverly concealed his real name, “Salman,” and befriended her by introducing himself as “Sanjay.” It is alleged that Salman later stole photos from the woman’s social media account and edited them to make them objectionable. Using these photos, he began threatening her and pressuring her to meet him. Allegations of blackmailing, rape, and rape by brother-in-law According to the complaint, Salman repeatedly raped the woman by threatening to leak the photos. Fearing for her reputation, the victim tried to silence him by offering him money several times, but the accused’s harassment did not stop. The woman also made the serious allegation that Salman intimidated her and even got her raped by her brother-in-law, Shahrukh. Evil Eye on Daughter and Pressure to Convert The victim told the police that Salman had been constantly pressuring her to change her religion. He would often come to her house without permission and threaten her. The woman’s patience broke when the accused also attempted to molest her minor daughter. Fearing for her daughter’s safety, the woman gathered courage and filed a police complaint. Took a Loan and Paid 2.5 Lakh Rupees The woman’s husband says they remained silent until now due to fear of social stigma. They later realized that the accused was continuously demanding money through blackmail. The family said they took a loan and gave approximately 2.5 lakh rupees to the accused, but despite this, his threats and demands did not subside. Police Action: Accused Arrested Given the seriousness of the case, the police took immediate action. CSP Abhinav Barange confirmed that the accused, Salman, son of Salim and a resident of Singot, has been arrested. Police have registered a case against the accused under sections of the rape charges, the Madhya Pradesh Religious Freedom Act, 2021, and the SC-ST Act. Police officials say that Salman is currently the main accused in the FIR and the case is being thoroughly investigated. Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
MP: Following the suspicious death of a Dalit youth in Narmadapuram, a protest was held by placing his body on the highway. Family members allege murder!
After an hour of tension, officials assured an investigation, after which the family removed the body from the road. The last rites were performed in Makhannagar at around 6 p.m. Bhopal. A tense situation erupted in Makhannagar, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday afternoon when family members and community members blocked the Narmadapuram-Pipariya State Highway by placing the body in front of the Makhannagar police station to protest the death of Jitendra Ahirwar, a 28-year-old Scheduled Caste youth. The family members, calling the death a conspiracy, insisted on registering an FIR for murder. The protest, which lasted for over an hour, caused a long traffic jam on the highway. Angry family members and community members began gathering outside the police station around 3 p.m. As soon as the body was brought to the station in an ambulance, the family members placed it on the road and began sitting on it. During this time, slogans were raised against the police administration. People alleged that Jitendra’s death was not due to a bike slip, but due to a physical assault, and that the police were trying to hush up the matter. The family alleged that Rakesh Sinha and Nihal Khan, with whom Jitendra worked, brought him in injured and fabricated the story that the bike had slipped. The family says that the assault caused serious head injuries, leading to his death 15 days later. A large police force was deployed. Seeing the situation worsening, the police increased their force. Sohagpur SDOP Sanju Chauhan, police station in-charge Anup Kumar Uike, and other officers arrived at the scene. The officers tried to pacify the family, stating that legal action would only be possible after the postmortem report. However, the family insisted on filing an FIR immediately. After an hour of tension, the officers assured an investigation, after which the family removed the body from the road. The funeral took place in Makhan Nagar at around 6 p.m. Head injury due to bike slip SDOP Sanju Chauhan stated that the accident occurred on November 14th. Jitendra, Rakesh, and Nihal were returning from Shukkarwada to Makhannagar when the bike skidded, resulting in a severe head injury for Jitendra. He was first referred to Makhannagar, then Narmadapuram, and later Bhopal, where he died on Sunday. He stated that after the postmortem report is received, all aspects will be investigated and legal action will be taken. There was a dispute a day before, hence the suspicion deepens Manish Ahirwar, the deceased’s younger brother, stated that a dispute had occurred at home with Rakesh and Nihal on November 13th, a day before the accident. The same people brought him home injured the next day. Manish said, “Only my brother suffered a head injury when the bike skidded, not a scratch on his body. Rakesh and Nihal also did not suffer any injuries. This clearly indicates that the case is suspicious.” The family members suspected that he was assaulted after the dispute and that the accident was staged. Assurance of Investigation Clearing the blockade in the presence of hundreds of people proved challenging for the police. Finally, officials clarified that if the postmortem examination reveals the nature of the injuries to be suspicious, a case will be filed under sections of murder or assault. Currently, the police are investigating the case as a case of unnatural death (incest). Ankit Pachauri Courtesy: Hindi News
Chaos in Ratlam over stopping a Dalit bride’s Bindoli: Rituals completed under police protection, 5 people booked under the SC-ST Act
“Miscreants said, ‘The Bindoli will not pass through the village,’ police ensured the ceremony was completed under a security cover; Bhim Army raised its voice.” Ratlam. A serious case of social discrimination has come to light in Lakhmakhedi village, Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, where an attempt was made to disrupt the happiness of a Dalit family. Some miscreants from the village stopped the bride’s Bindoli (procession) during a wedding ceremony. However, the police acted promptly, ensuring the ceremony was completed in their presence and taking strict action against the accused. What is the whole matter? The incident is reported to have taken place on Monday night. Suresh Kataria, a vegetable vendor, was performing the wedding rituals for his elder daughter. The wedding is scheduled for November 26th. In this connection, the bride’s procession was being taken out around 9:30 pm on Monday night. According to the bride’s father, Suresh Kataria, when the procession reached the homes of members of the Rajput community in the village, some people present there blocked the way. They allegedly threatened and said, “Your procession will not pass through this village.” Allegations of indecent behavior and casteist slurs The victims allege that as the procession approached Bapu Singh’s house, Bapu Singh and Badri Singh came out and began questioning the procession. Kushal Singh, Kuldeep Singh, and Govind Singh Bhanej also arrived. It is alleged that these people began abusing the Dalit family using casteist slurs and blocked the road. The procession was carried out under police protection Upon receiving information about the dispute, Barawad Police Station in-charge Swaraj Dabi immediately arrived at the scene with the police force. They controlled the situation and ensured that the procession was conducted peacefully under police protection. A case has been registered against these five people. Acting swiftly on the complaint, the police have registered a case against five named accused. The accused have been identified as residents of Lakhmakhedi: Bapu Singh (father Parvat Singh Sondhia) Badri Singh (father Bheru Singh) Kushal Singh (father Chander Singh) Kuldeep Singh (father Lal Singh) Govind Singh Bhanej Police have registered a case against all of them under Section 176 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and various sections of the SC-ST Act. Bhim Army demands strict action The Bhim Army and the Azad Samaj Party have strongly protested the incident. Former Azad Samaj Party state president Sunil Astey and district president Gopal Vaghela have demanded the administration take the strictest possible action against the accused. Sunil Astey released a video message appealing to the state Chief Minister, Dr. Mohan Yadav, to intervene. He said, “Stopping a Dalit girl’s Binauli horse-drawn carriage at a Dalit wedding in Lakhmakhedi village, Barawad police station, Ratlam, isn’t just rudeness—it’s Manuwadi hooliganism! Those who believe a Dalit girl’s Binauli will be stopped—their thinking will be crushed. Those who disrespect daughters don’t belong in society, but directly in jail. @SP_RATLAM_MP should immediately identify the accused and the police should take immediate action, or there will be a street protest. The Bhim Army team has reached the village. They are standing with the family and the bride for security.” Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
Bhopal: A Dalit youth was brutally beaten and dragged by his hair just 500 meters from the police station; police took action after the video went viral.
He was beaten with sticks and rods on the road 500 meters from the police station, and his friend who came to his rescue was also attacked; one accused was taken into custody after the video went viral. Bhopal/Narmadapuram: A recent case challenging law and order has emerged in Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. Five youths brutally beat a Dalit youth at the Makhannagar High School grounds. Shockingly, the scene of the incident is just 500 meters from the police station. The accused committed this crime in broad daylight, creating an atmosphere of terror in the area. On Wednesday, a video of the incident surfaced on social media, causing panic within the police administration. The video clearly shows the accused dragging the young man by his hair and repeatedly assaulting him with sticks and rods. When the victim’s friend tried to rescue him, the accused did not spare him and attacked him as well. What is the whole matter? According to the police complaint, the complainant, Pawan Sharma, and his friend, Pradeep Ahirwar, went to Makhannagar on Monday, November 17th. They had gone there to visit local temples. At around 3 p.m., while returning after having tea near the Tehsil Ground, two local youths present there stopped them. The accused began abusing Pradeep without any reason. When Pradeep and Pawan protested, the situation escalated. Three more youths arrived shortly afterward. The five then attacked Pradeep, brutally beating him with sticks. Referred to hospital in critical condition Seeing the street brawl, passersby intervened and rescued the young men. Seeing a crowd gathering, the accused fled the scene, threatening to kill them. Pradeep suffered serious injuries to his head, back, and arms and legs in the attack. Immediately after the incident, Pawan brought his injured friend to the police station. From there, police sent Pradeep to the local government hospital for first aid, but due to his critical condition, he was referred to Narmadapuram District Hospital. Police Action Given the seriousness of the matter, Makhannagar police have registered a case under the SC/ST Act and other sections of the assault. Acting swiftly, the police have detained one of the accused involved in the incident, while the search for others is ongoing. The remaining accused are being identified based on the video. Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
Dalit youth dragged by hair, assaulted near police station
Bhopal: A Dalit youth was allegedly assaulted by five men at the Makhannagar High School ground in Narmadapuram district. Shockingly, the incident took place in full public view on Monday, barely 500 metres from the police station. A video of the attack surfaced on Wednesday, purportedly showing the youth being dragged by his hair, abused, and beaten with sticks and rods. His friend tried to rescue him, but he, too, was attacked by the accused. According to the complainant, Pawan Sharma, he and his friend Pradeep Ahirwar were in Makhannagar on November 17 to visit local temples. Around 3 pm, while returning after tea near the Tehsil Ground, two locals stopped them and began abusing Pradeep. As the duo objected to being abused, they allegedly launched an attack. Three more men soon joined and the group unleashed a brutal assault on Pradeep repeatedly with sticks. Passersby rushed to intervene, after which the accused fled, threatening the victims. Pradeep sustained serious injuries on his head, back and limbs. Pawan took him to the police station, from where he was referred to Narmadapuram district hospital after receiving first-aid at a local government facility. Makhannagar police have detained one accused in connection with the incident, while a case has been registered under multiple sections including the SC/ST Act. 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
MP News: Dalit Father-Son Chased, Thrashed At Hospital Over Petty Dispute In Sehore
The confrontation began late at night when one of the accused suddenly appeared in front of his car. After narrowly passing by, accused allegedly slapped him, and soon his associates arrived and began abusing him. Pravesh avoided escalation and went home, but the matter did not end there. Later, Deepak and his friends attacked Pravesh and his father, Hari Singh, in the Bhopal Naka area. Sehore (Madhya Pradesh): A Dalit youth and his father were brutally assaulted at the Sehore District Hospital, in the presence of police personnel. The video of the assault is going viral on social media in which a few miscreants can be seen thrashing a youth and his father. The duo went to the hospital for the treatment after being assaulted by the same group. The accused followed them to the district hospital and attacked them again. According to the victim, identified as Pravesh Parihar, a resident of Ambedkar Nagar Ganj, the confrontation began late at night when one of the accused, Deepak Parmar suddenly appeared in front of his car. Parihar quietly moved from the side. This made Deepak furious. He allegedly slapped him, and soon his associates arrived and began abusing him. Pravesh avoided escalation and went home, but the matter did not end there. Later, Deepak and his friends attacked Pravesh and his father, Hari Singh, in the Bhopal Naka area. When the injured duo reached the District Hospital in Sehore for treatment, Deepak Parmar, Bhanu Rathore and Naveen Rathore reportedly followed them into the hospital. They caught Pravesh and his father and attacked them. The Kotwali police have registered a case under the SC/ST Atrocity Act and other sections. CSP Abhinandana Sharma confirmed that an FIR has been filed, and that the teams have been deployed to trace the absconding accused. Syed Faizan Ali Courtesy : TFPJ Note: This news is originally published on https:/thefreepressjournal.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights