Chhatarpur: Dalit woman’s demand for 10,000 rupees back proves costly; Sarpanch representative beats her publicly; video goes viral
Taken 10,000 rupees in the name of a government housing scheme, brutally assaulted in the middle of the street when she asked for her money back; no action taken against the accused even after the video went viral. Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh): An incident that shames humanity has come to light in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. A Sarpanch representative brutally beat a Dalit woman when she asked for her money back. This incident occurred on Thursday. A video of the entire incident is rapidly going viral on social media, shocking viewers. The viral video clearly shows the woman lying on the ground, with a man (the accused) holding both her arms with one hand and repeatedly slapping her with the other. What is the whole matter? According to reports, this incident occurred in Manetha village, Prithvipur district, Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh. According to reports, the victim, Shanti Ahirwar, had given ₹10,000 to Rajkumar Sahu, the husband and representative of the village sarpanch, in exchange for a house under a government housing scheme. When the woman hadn’t received the benefits of the scheme even after a considerable period of time, she demanded her money back from Rajkumar Sahu. It is alleged that an argument broke out between the two over this issue, and the dispute escalated to the point where Sahu began beating the woman in the middle of the street. No action taken despite complaint According to a report in the Free Press Journal, the victim has filed a formal complaint with local authorities. However, shockingly, despite the complaint, no action has been taken against the accused. This horrific video has caused widespread anger and outrage among the public. People are strongly condemning the sarpanch representative’s violent and abusive behavior and demanding strict legal action against the accused. Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
He begged for mercy with folded hands while the owner continued to beat him… A Dalit was brutalized for leaving his job at a dhaba.
Chhatarpur: An incident that shames humanity has come to light in the Civil Lines Police Station area of Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. A dhaba operator and his associates brutally beat their former employee with kicks, punches, and sticks in public. The accused themselves filmed this inhumane act and made it viral on social media. After the video went viral, the police swung into action and, based on the viral video, detained both accused and began questioning them. The victim has been identified as Umesh Adivasi, a resident of Kupi village. Umesh works as a laborer on Satai Road. He previously worked at a dhaba near the Collector’s bungalow. He left his job about two months ago. Victim Umesh alleges that the dhaba owner, Satendra Singh Jantu Chauhan, was angry about this. The viral video clearly shows two young men brutally beating Umesh with kicks and sticks, while a third man filmed the entire incident. During the beating, the victim repeatedly pleaded for mercy with folded hands, but the accused refused. The accused were heard abusing and saying, “Even the police can’t harm us.” When Umesh inquired about the reason for the beating, he was beaten even more severely. Following the incident, victim Umesh filed a report against both accused at the Civil Lines police station. Civil Lines police station in-charge Satish Singh stated that two days ago, illegal liquor had been confiscated from the same dhaba, and the accused suspected that Umesh had informed the police. Based on this suspicion, Umesh was beaten. The station in-charge also stated that the main accused, Satendra Singh Jantu Chauhan, has a criminal background and already has 23 cases registered against him. The victim, Umesh Adivasi, has appealed to the police and administration for protection and justice. This incident not only raises questions about law and order, but also demonstrates how fearlessly individuals with criminal tendencies openly carry out violence and publicize it. Courtesy: Hindi News
Transgender case: 10k cash reward for info on accused
Indore: The Indore police announced a cash reward of Rs 10,000 each for information leading to the arrest of three absconding accused — Pankaj Jain, Akshay Kumayu, and Raja Hashmi — in connection with the Pandrinath transgender case. The trio was on the run despite multiple attempts by police to trace them. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone-4), Anand Kaladgi, declared the reward under police regulations to encourage citizens to share information that could help trace and apprehend the accused. Despite extensive efforts, the trio evaded arrest since the registration of the cases. According to police records, the accused were wanted in two separate cases registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. Pankaj Jain was named under Sections 333, 115(2), and 351(2) of the BNS, along with Section 18 of the Transgender Act. In another case, he, along with Akshay Kumayu and Raja Hashmi, faced charges under Sections 119(1), 3(5), 308(4), and 351(2) of the BNS. Despite repeated search operations and inquiries, the whereabouts of the accused remain unknown. Taking note of the seriousness of the offences, police appealed to the public to come forward with any information that could aid their capture. Authorities assured that the identity of informants would be kept strictly confidential and that the DCP Zone-4 would make the final decision regarding the reward distribution. 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
Dalit man beaten, urinated on over dispute in Madhya Pradesh’s Katni; four booked under SC/ST Act
A Dalit man in Madhya Pradesh’s Katni district has alleged that he was brutally assaulted, urinated on, and subjected to caste-based abuse by a group of upper-caste men, sparking anger and drawing comparisons with earlier cases of caste violence in the state. The attack reportedly took place on October 13 in Matwara village under Bahoriband police station limits, following a dispute related to the construction of a Gram Panchayat office. According to officials, the altercation began when Rajkumar Chaudhary, a resident of the village, objected to the use of illegally mined gravel near his farmland for the Panchayat building. His objection allegedly provoked Sarpanch Ramanuj Pandey and three others — Ram Bihari Pandey, Pawan Pandey, and Satish Pandey who then assaulted him. In his complaint, Chaudhary claimed that the accused beat him and urinated on him while hurling casteist insults. Katni Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Santosh Dehariya said that a case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. “Based on the victim’s statement, we have filed an FIR. Statements from villagers who witnessed the incident are being recorded since it happened in public view,” he said, adding that efforts were on to trace the accused. The ASP also confirmed that before Chaudhary’s complaint, the sarpanch had lodged a separate case against him on the same day, accusing him of using abusive language and issuing threats. “Chaudhary went to the district hospital for treatment and then filed his complaint. Both cases have been registered and investigations are ongoing,” Dehariya said. The incident has reminded many of the 2023 Sidhi district case, where a viral video showing a man urinating on a tribal youth sparked nationwide outrage and led to the demolition of the accused’s property. Rights groups have called for swift action in the Katni case, saying it reflects the persistence of caste-based violence despite strict laws intended to prevent such atrocities. Courtesy : MM Note: This news is originally published on https:/muslimmirror.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rightsC
‘Will take my own life if they aren’t arrested’:Dalit youth in Katni allegedly urinated on by Sarpanch & son, fears stepping out of home
A Dalit youth in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, was brutally beaten, urinated on, and threatened by the village Sarpanch Ramanuj Pandey, his son Pawan Pandey, nephew Satish Pandey, and employee Ram Bihari Haldkar. He had protested against illegal mining on government land. The youth says all accused are absconding and has threatened suicide if no action is taken. Incident location and timeline The incident occurred on October 13 around 6 PM near a murram mine on Ghatiya Ramgadh hill in the Sleemanabad police station area, 40 km from Katni district headquarters. The youth spotted illegal excavation using a JCB and asked where the material was going. Ram Bihari Haldkar verbally abused him with a caste slur and threatened to kill him. Attack on youth and mother While returning home, the youth and his mother were blocked by a tractor. They were grabbed and dragged. The youth was beaten with iron rods, kicked, and Pawan Pandey urinated on his face. His mother’s braid was pulled, and she was slapped and thrown down. The accused threatened to kill the youth if he went to the police. Hospitalisation and police complaint The youth was admitted to a government hospital for three days due to serious injuries. On October 16, he approached the Katni SP office to lodge a complaint. Initially, police asked him to wander between stations, call the other party, and provide a caste certificate. Finally, a case was registered at Sleemanabad police station under the SC/ST Act, assault, and intimidation against four accused. Supporters of Sarpanch visit SP office On October 17, around 17–20 people from the village went to the SP office supporting the Sarpanch. They demanded an impartial investigation and claimed the allegations were baseless. They had travelled in a bus parked at the village entrance before leaving for Katni. Victim’s past complaints The youth had a history of activism against corruption. In 2021–22, he was a Panchayat mate, removed later, and opposed Sarpanch’s work. Since 2023, he filed complaints under RTI and the CM Helpline about Panchayat corruption, fund mismanagement, Anganwadi payments, and poor construction quality. Around 15 complaints were registered through the CM Helpline. He also petitioned the High Court for information on fund usage, and the court issued a notice to the Panchayati Rural Development Department. Despite these actions, illegal mining continued, and the youth faced attacks due to this opposition. Mother’s account The mother said she begged the accused to stop, but they did not listen. She watched helplessly as her son was beaten severely and threatened. She demanded strict action against the perpetrators. Sarpanch’s statement Sarpanch Ramanuj Pandey denied all allegations, calling them a conspiracy. He claimed the youth held a grudge since losing the 2022 Panchayat elections by three votes. He stated the murram extraction was authorised by the Tehsildar, and police were informed. Political response Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) national president MP Chandrashekhar Azad contacted the youth on October 17, promising justice. He warned that if the accused are not arrested within 24 hours, he would personally go to Katni and agitate. Statewide protests against the attack are also planned. Mohd Ajaz Khan, Katni Courtesy : Bhaskar English Note: This news is originally published on https:/bhaskarenglish.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Tensions in Indore transgender dera: How feud between 2 factions turned violent; mass suicide bid stuns city
INDORE: About 24 transgenders consumed floor cleaner in an apparent mass suicide bid at Nandlalpura dera during a protest on Wednesday night. They were rushed to MY Hospital, where doctors claimed they were out of danger. It was not clear what the motive behind the act was, but the protest erupted hours after a case of assault and criminal intimidation was registered against a man who claimed to be a journalist and allegedly forced himself on a trans person. Police couldn’t confirm why the transgenders protested till last reports. The transgenders later gathered outside MY Hospital, where a group of them again attempted suicide by pouring inflammable substances over themselves. Hundreds of transgenders protest at MYH, Nandlalpura Even a few journalists, including ToI’s photojournalist Praveen Barnale, were doused with kerosene during the chaotic events as the transgenders poured the inflammable liquid on themselves in a mass self-immolation attempt. “We received inputs about a commotion at the transgenders’ dera (gathering) in Nandlalpura, following which a team was rushed to the spot. Twenty-four members of the transgender community consumed a suspicious substance, which appeared to be a floor cleaner. They were rushed to the hospital in ambulances and police vehicles, where their condition was stated to be stable. We are yet to record statements of the victims, after which the reason behind this will be clear,” DCP Anand Kaldagi told ToI. Preliminary reports suggest that the protests stemmed from a complex sequence of events that started with a clash between two transgender communities. This led to allegations of religious conversions as well an accusation against the self-proclaimed journalist that sought sexual favours from a trans person. DCP Kaldagi, however, said the protest had nothing to do with that incident. However, the exact cause could not be ascertained as the transgenders turned their ire on media persons. CCTV footage purportedly showing the transgenders sitting in a room and consuming the floor cleaner together also emerged, and later went viral on social media. The police released a press note saying the reasons behind the protest or the suicide attempts haven’t been determined yet. “All affected persons were admitted to MY Hospital, where they are receiving treatment under the close supervision of both police and health officials. All senior officials, including Additional DCP Dishesh Agarwal and ACP (Sanyogitaganj), were present at the site, and the Chief Medical and Health Officer was instructed to ensure proper medical care for everyone,” the release stated. It added that the district and police administrations were put on high alert following the incident. Collector Shivam Verma was closely monitoring the situation and taking constant updates. SDM Pradeep Soni, Tehsildar, CMHO Dr Hasani, and senior doctors at MY Hospital were overseeing and monitoring the treatment of all patients. Meanwhile, the protest by transgenders continued till late night, and hundreds of them gathered at Nandlalpura and at MY Hospital, staging a demonstration and raising slogans. They also attacked media persons who tried to approach them. Videos of messages from the transgender community across the country, including UP, suggested that they were planning to reach Indore to support the agitation. The dispute stemmed from a long-running clash over property and leadership between two factions of the transgender community. The factions led by Payal Guru and Seema Guru clashed multiple times in recent months over the control of leadership. To address the ongoing tension, Police Commissioner Santosh Singh, earlier, constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT). Initially, the team was headed by DCP Rishikesh Meena, but following his transfer, the investigation stalled. Recently, members of both factions accused each other of misconduct, and the group even staged a protest outside the Annapurna police station. 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
Section 163 imposed in Gwalior after Ambedkar statue row:Ban on organising any event on Oct 15; notices served to 50, 260 social media posts removed
Tensions are rising in Gwalior after lawyer Anil Mishra made controversial remarks about Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, following disputes over his statue at the MP High Court’s Gwalior bench. Dalit groups have threatened strong protests on October 15, while upper-caste organisations have also announced plans to gather on the same day. Gwalior police are monitoring social media, conducting mock drills, removing 260 inflammatory posts, issuing notices to over 50 people, and registering two FIRs against Mishra one in Gwalior and another in Maharashtra. What the dispute is Dispute over installing Dr. Ambedkar’s statue at MP High Court: Azad Samaj, Bhim Army, OBC Mahasabha, and some lawyers support it; another group of lawyers opposes it. Lawyer Anil Mishra allegedly called Dr. Ambedkar a “slave-agent of the British” and a liar in a social media video, leading to FIRs. Section 163 imposed The district administration has imposed Section 163, banning protests, processions, and public ceremonies without permission. The Collector and SP held meetings with traders and local leaders, appealing for peace. It was agreed that no programs will be held on October 15, while police have warned they will act strictly to maintain law and order. No events allowed on October 15; strict action in place Section 163 is in force; no programs or protests allowed without permission. Collector Ruchika Chauhan and SSP Dharmveer Singh confirmed no events are planned on October 15. Officials urged citizens to celebrate festivals and conduct business peacefully. Cyber team is monitoring social media for inflammatory posts. Committee members instructed to warn those posting provocative content to avoid legal action. Police directed to take strict action if any unauthorized events occur; villages will also be monitored. Public representatives contacted to maintain law and order. Police meetings held at station level; locals assured cooperation to preserve peace and harmony. Mock drill conducted to handle riots and disturbances Police conducted a riot-control mock drill on Saturday at Bahodapur Police Lines. Two separate teams took part, including forces from city police stations and police lines. ASPs Vidita Dagar, Suman Gurjar, and Jairaj Kuber led the exercise along with all CSP teams. During the drill, the mock protest group pelted stones at the police. Police responded using tear gas to disperse the crowd. Constable Santosh Singh was injured after a tear gas shell fragment hit his forehead. He was taken to hospital and received two stitches. Practice wearing riot gear, always keep kit in vehicle During the riot parade, SSP Dharmveer Singh instructed all officers and personnel to keep riot kits in their vehicles and regularly practice cleaning and wearing them. He said that under no circumstances should there be a situation where one has to rush to the police line or station for riot gear. In May, lawyers snatched pipes from female police officers during the HC statue dispute In May, lawyers snatched pipes from female police officers during the HC statue dispute Dispute over Dr. Ambedkar statue at High Court Tension over statue installation began in May 2025. Senior and junior advocates of Gwalior High Court Bar argued over the issue. On May 17, 2025, a clash occurred outside the High Court. Former Bhim Army member Rupesh Ken, supporting junior advocates, was beaten by lawyers. Several protests and clashes followed over the statue. Installation of the statue was halted due to rising tension. The statue was moved to sculptor Prabhat Rai’s workshop, 15 km from the city. Two police personnel have been deployed to guard the statue. On May 11, the Bar Association hoisted the tricolor at the proposed statue site. Pushing and shoving occurred when police tried to stop the flag hoisting. Bar Association President Pawan Pathak said the flag was hoisted in memory of ‘Operation Sindoor’. Courtesy : Bhaskar English Note: This news is originally published on https:/bhaskarenglish.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
A man disguised himself as Anil and raped a tribal woman, then said, “I will marry you if you change your religion.”
Amir, posing as Anil, raped a tribal woman and pressured her to convert. A young man from Deoband was arrested. Dhar, Madhya Pradesh: A very serious case has come to light in Dhar district. A man from Deoband, Uttar Pradesh, has been accused of befriending a tribal woman by concealing his true identity, raping her, and then pressuring her to convert. Based on the complaint, police registered a case late Thursday night and arrested the accused. What is the whole matter? According to Amjhera police station in-charge Raju Makwana, the 26-year-old victim is married and has two children. She worked with her husband in a construction company in Surat. There, she met a young man named Anil, with whom she developed a love affair. When the woman’s husband learned of the relationship, he left her at her parents’ home in Padampura village, near Dasai in Dhar district. Subsequently, Anil, with the woman’s consent, picked her up in Padampura and took her to Kanwan. There, they stayed at a dharamshala, where the accused allegedly raped her on Wednesday and Thursday. How the Truth Was Revealed In her statement to the police, the woman revealed that Anil revealed his true name to her around 4 p.m. on Thursday. He said his real name was not Anil, but Aamir Sheikh, and that he was from Deoband, Uttar Pradesh. Aamir told the woman that since her husband had abandoned her, she should convert to Islam so that he could marry her. Police Action Upon learning of the accused’s true identity and intentions, the woman immediately informed the police. A police team arrived at the scene and detained both Aamir Sheikh and the woman. After recording the woman’s statement, she was handed over to her parents. A case was registered against the accused, Aamir Sheikh, under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Religious Freedom Act, 2021. He was produced in court on Friday and sent to jail. Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
Dalits were prevented from entering the Durga Puja pandal, and the dominant people brandished sticks and declared they could not worship there.
Seoni Durga Puja Pandal: Dalits were prevented from entering the Durga Puja pandal in Seoni. This allegation is being leveled against village strongmen. The victims also filmed the incident. Police have filed a case against three individuals and begun investigating the matter. In Vindhya, dominant individuals prevented Dalits from entering the Durga Puja pandal. Seoni: In Sadak Seoni village, under the Chhapara police station in Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, members of the Dalit community were prevented from entering the Durga Puja pandal by dominant individuals. The family had come for worship and darshan. Those attempting to visit were abused. Police have filed a case against three individuals in this matter. Case filed against three individuals In fact, this entire incident took place in Sadak Seoni village, under the Chhapara police station. Dalits had come to worship at the Durga Puja pandal. People who had come to visit were abused by the bullies sitting there. A video of this incident has surfaced, showing an elderly man standing with a stick and threatening them. Following the video, a case has been filed against three people. Prevented from Worship According to Chhapara police, Shyamlal Ahirwar stated in his complaint that on Wednesday, he had gone to the public Durga pandal at Durga Chowk with his wife and son to worship. The bullies stopped him from performing the puja, saying, “You cannot perform puja there.” Family works as laborers According to the victim, he earns his living by working as a laborer. While returning from the fields, the accused, Mehrban Singh Thakur, stopped him on the way and said, “I have received numerous complaints against you.” He then objected to his entry into the pandal and threatened to kill him if he spoke too loudly. Shortly after, when he went alone to the pandal to donate, Naresh Thakur and Narayan Yadav insulted him with casteist slurs and refused to accept the donation. After this, when my nephew arrived at the pandal to donate, he was also taken down from the stage. The victim also filmed the incident on his mobile phone. SP Sunil Mehta informed that a case has been registered and arrests will be made soon. Currently, the viral video on social media highlights the caste-based discrimination still evident in society. Edited by: Muneshwar Kumar • Reported by: Jitendra Bhardwaj About the Author Muneshwar Kumar is the Principal Correspondent at Navbharat Times Online. He has 14 years of experience in journalism. He has a special interest in Madhya Pradesh politics, crime, current affairs, and off-beat news. He also has experience in ground reporting for several elections. He has been with Navbharat Times Online since 2020. Courtesy: Hindi News
Supreme Court slams CBI for not arresting absconding cops in Dalit death case
Justices warn of action if witness is harmed; say CBI cannot plead helplessness in arresting Madhya Pradesh officers accused in custodial torture The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the CBI for failing to arrest two Madhya Pradesh police officers for their alleged role in the custodial death of a 26-year-old Dalit man in July 2024 at the state’s Myana police station. “This can’t go on like this. Despite a Supreme Court order, you are unable to act. Then what is the use? You are pleading helplessness. He is absconding, proclamation is there, we can’t trace. Please don’t plead helplessness,” a bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and R. Mahadevan told the counsel appearing for the CBI. “We will not spare you if anything untoward happens to the sole witness and there is a second custodial event,” the bench added. The court was referring to the apprehensions of the family of the deceased Deva Pardhi that even his uncle, Gangaram Pardhi, who was an eyewitness to the “custodial death”, had reason to be wary of Madhya Pradesh police officers. The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the CBI for failing to arrest two Madhya Pradesh police officers for their alleged role in the custodial death of a 26-year-old Dalit man in July 2024 at the state’s Myana police station. “This can’t go on like this. Despite a Supreme Court order, you are unable to act. Then what is the use? You are pleading helplessness. He is absconding, proclamation is there, we can’t trace. Please don’t plead helplessness,” a bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and R. Mahadevan told the counsel appearing for the CBI. “We will not spare you if anything untoward happens to the sole witness and there is a second custodial event,” the bench added. The court was referring to the apprehensions of the family of the deceased Deva Pardhi that even his uncle, Gangaram Pardhi, who was an eyewitness to the “custodial death”, had reason to be wary of Madhya Pradesh police officers. The CBI counsel said three police personnel had been arrested, but two others were absconding. He said the proclamation order against the two policemen had been issued, but the agency was unable to track them. When the bench asked how come one of the absconding officers had filed an anticipatory bail plea in the state high court, the counsel clarified that it was the brother of the accused who had filed the plea. “You are saying he is absconding, so we cannot do anything. What are you doing?” the bench asked, to which the CBI lawyer said the agency had conducted several raids at various places and was also undertaking digital surveillance to track the absconding cops. The court was dealing with the appeal filed by the family of Pardhi challenging the high court’s refusal to order a CBI probe into the alleged custodial death. According to the family, on July 14, 2024, Pardhi was in the midst of preparations for his marriage when the police swooped on their house and arrested him and Gangaram in connection with theft cases. Pardhi died allegedly due to custodial torture. The counsel for the family on Tuesday told the bench that repeated pressure is being put on Gangaram. According to the counsel, he was brutally beaten up in prison by jail officials in connivance with other Madhya Pradesh police personnel, compelling him to retract his statement against the accused officers. “It is very unfortunate,” the bench observed, noting that even after the Supreme Court had on May 15 passed directions for the arrest of the police personnel, two of them continued to be at large. “We will frame charges against the chief secretary…,” the bench warned. According to the CBI, policemen Sanjiv Singh Malviya and Uttam Singh Kushwaha have been absconding since April and the agency has secured non-bailable warrants against them. They have been declared proclaimed offenders and an application has been filed for the attachment of their properties. “You know where they are. You are protecting,” the bench said, to which the counsel explained that the duo had been absconding before the matter came to the CBI. Courtesy : The Telegraph Note: This news is originally published on https:/thetelegraph.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights