Rahul to address rally in Gaya today
Gaya: Rendered inactive for years, Congress workers have become energetically involved this time, particularly in Gaya town and Wazirganj assembly segments, as they campaign for the party’s candidates. With only eight days left for polling in the second phase (Nov 11), Rahul is set to address a public meeting at Bhindas in Manpur block, part of the Wazirganj assembly constituency, on Tuesday, Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee spokesman Bijoy Kumar Mithu said. In addition, either Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge or Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is expected to address a public meeting on Nov 7. The announcement for the Friday meeting was made on Sunday evening, when senior leaders Sachin Pilot, Imran Pratpgarhi and Subodh Kant Sahay urged voters to support their candidate Akhouri Onkarnath, also known as Mohan Shrivastava. Shrivastava contested as the party candidate in both 2010 and 2020. Earlier, industrialist and writer Sanjay Sahay — son of former Rajya Sabha member Dayanand Sahay, who served as a minister in the Karpoori Thakur govt, and Sarvodaya activist Sushila Sahay — and Priya Ranjan, also known as Dimple, contested the seat in 2005 but were defeated by BJP’s Prem Kumar. The last time Congress won the Gaya town seat was in 1984 and 1980, when Jai Kumar Palit was elected. Since 1951, the party has represented the constituency five times — Keshav Prasad in 1951, Sardar Mohan in 1957, Yugal Kishore in 1972 and Palit twice. The Gaya town constituency has a total of 2,78,559 electors, including 1,44,947 male and 1,33,609 female voters. The Wazirganj segment comprises 3,13,935 electors — 1,64,527 male and 1,48,407 female. 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
A shocking incident in Mathura: A 10-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly gang-raped in a temple.
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh). A sensational case of gang rape of a 10-year-old Dalit girl has come to light in a village in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. Police reported on Sunday (November 2, 2025) that the incident occurred near a deserted temple in the Magorra police station area. The girl was found covered in blood, causing panic in the village. According to information received by MP Jankranti News, the police have registered a case against unknown accused and have launched a search for them. Quick Highlights Victim: A 10-year-old Dalit minor girl. Location: A village in the Magorra police station area of Mathura, near a temple located a short distance from the village. Incident: Three men allegedly stuffed a cloth into the girl’s mouth and gang-raped her. Accused: Three unidentified youths riding a motorcycle. Revelation: The girl’s elder sister heard the screams and rushed to the temple, prompting the accused to flee. Police action: The Additional Superintendent of Police stated that a case has been registered against unknown suspects and a search has been launched. The crime was committed under the pretext of asking for water. How did the incident occur? According to police information, this incident occurred in a village in the Magorra police station area. Two sisters were washing clothes at a well located some distance from the village. After washing, the elder sister left her younger sister (the victim) there and went home. Police reported that three young men, allegedly riding a motorcycle, arrived at the scene and asked the girl for water. Finding the area deserted, the three men took the girl to a nearby temple. It is alleged that the three men then stuffed a cloth into the girl’s mouth and raped her. The girl was found drenched in blood. The perpetrators fled when the elder sister arrived. When the girl did not return home for a long time, her elder sister returned to the well in search of her. She heard her younger sister’s screams, and then ran towards the temple. Seeing her older sister approach, the accused fled the scene on a motorcycle. Several villagers then arrived at the scene and immediately informed the police. Police Registered a Case Additional Superintendent of Police Avnish Kumar confirmed the case. He stated that a case has been registered against unknown accused persons under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. Police have launched a search using technical evidence and informants to identify the perpetrators. Following this incident, an atmosphere of panic has gripped the village, and local residents are deeply angered. By Jankranti Courtesy: Hindi News
Brutality against a 6-year-old girl in Chandauli, UP: Biscuits, toffees, and gutkha wrappers found near the body in straw; mother faints after seeing bleeding from her genitals!
Shocking incident in Alinagar, Chandauli: Body of innocent girl found in straw; family suspects rape; 3 suspects detained Chandauli: A shocking incident has come to light in the Alinagar police station area of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. The body of a six-year-old girl, missing since Monday evening, was found hidden in a straw pile in the village on Tuesday morning. Eyewitnesses suspect the girl was brutally raped and then murdered. Police have taken the body into custody and sent it for a postmortem examination. They have detained three suspects in the case and begun questioning them. How did the incident happen? According to family members, the girl was returning from her uncle’s house with her grandmother at around 8:30 pm on Monday night. On the way, the grandmother stopped to talk to an acquaintance, while the girl continued walking home. When she didn’t return home for a long time, the family became worried and began searching for her. After searching all night, and still finding no sign of the girl, they went searching for her again on Tuesday morning. A short distance from the house, they found the girl’s blood-stained clothes lying near a haystack. Biscuit, candy, and gutkha wrappers were also scattered nearby. Fearing the worst, the hay was removed and the girl’s body was discovered, causing a moment of panic within the family. The deceased girl’s father tearfully recounts, “I last saw the girl at around 7:30 in the evening. When she wasn’t seen after that, her mother told me to go find her and then we’d have dinner. But the girl hasn’t been found. It’s been three days, and the accused hasn’t been caught.” Police Investigation and Action Upon receiving information about the incident, Chandauli Superintendent of Police (SP) Aditya Langeh and Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Anant Chandrashekhar arrived at the scene with police force and a forensic team. The forensic team collected blood-stained clothes, wrappers, and other evidence from the scene for examination. Acting immediately, the police detained three suspects and are being interrogated. The family suspects a man from the same village of perpetrating the crime. Police officials stated that the external injuries on the girl’s body are unclear. ASP Anant Chandrashekhar stated that the actual cause of death and rape will only be confirmed after the postmortem report. Currently, a case has been registered against unknown persons and an investigation is underway. Announcement of 10 Lakh Rupees Compensation Following this heinous incident, the district administration has also become active. Local MLA Ramesh Jaiswal, who is currently busy with the Bihar Assembly elections, issued strict instructions to officials over the phone. He demanded the immediate arrest of the culprits and strict action. On the MLA’s instructions, financial assistance of ₹10 lakh has been announced for the victim’s family under the Rani Lakshmibai Mahila Samman Yojana. This amount will be transferred directly to the beneficiary’s account (DBT) within a week. Additionally, officials have been instructed to provide a permanent home under the Chief Minister’s Housing Scheme if the family has a kutcha house. Youth Congress District President Visits Victim’s Family Chandauli Youth Congress District President Madhavendra Murti Ojha, who visited the victim’s family at their home, stated that the police have filed a charge sheet in the case and arrested three suspects. However, these suspects are yet to be apprehended. He said, “The local MLA is currently contesting the Bihar elections. He hasn’t even arrived yet despite such a major incident.” Uttar Pradesh Tops in Such Crimes According to the latest NCRB (National Crime Records Bureau) data, Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of cases of sexual assault against minors in the country. According to the 2023 report, a total of 18,852 cases of crimes against children were registered in Uttar Pradesh, of which 38.2% were registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). State Number of POCSO Cases (2021) Total Cases of Crimes against Children (2023) National Rank (2023) Uttar Pradesh 7,129 18,852 Third in Total Cases Maharashtra 6,200 22,390 Second Madhya Pradesh 22,393 First Kerala 6,070 Data not available High Rate, but Low Numbers A total of 177,335 cases of crimes against children were registered across India in 2023, of which 67,694 were under the POCSO Act. However, Uttar Pradesh registered 7,129 cases under the POCSO Act in 2021, and 6,898 in 2020, the highest in the country. In cases of sexual assault under the POCSO Act, the accused were mostly known to the girls (family, neighbors, or friends). The national crime rate was 39.9 cases per 100,000 child population in 2023. However, this rate in Uttar Pradesh was slightly lower than the national average (8.1 per 100,000). Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
Haryana: A woman arrived late for duty at MDU due to her period and was asked for ‘proof’ from the cleaning staff; made to remove her clothes in the washroom and…
Shameful incident at MDU, Rohtak: Two supervisors suspended, State Women’s Commission takes cognizance Rohtak – Alleged mistreatment of female cleaning staff at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Rohtak, Haryana, has shaken the entire campus. Four female employees who arrived late for duty have been accused of demanding ‘proof’ of menstruation. The women even allege they were asked to remove their sanitary pads and were photographed. After the incident came to light, other women and university students created a ruckus. The university management suspended the accused supervisors and ordered an investigation against them. According to reports, Haryana Governor Asim Kumar Ghosh visited Maharshi Dayanand University on October 26th. That day, some female cleaning staff were late for work. Supervisors Vinod Kumar and Vitender Kumar stopped them and asked the reason for their delay. According to the report, the women initially tried to avoid them, but when they refused, they explained that they were menstruating, which was why they were late. The supervisor reportedly told them they were making excuses and demanded proof if they were menstruating. The victims told the university administration that the supervisor had a female employee remove their clothes and examine their sanitary pads. According to the women, photographs of their sanitary pads were also taken for verification. After the incident, when the women told other fellow employees about the incident, they became enraged and began a commotion. When the university’s student organizations learned of the incident, they also arrived at the scene and began protesting against the incident. The report states that some female employees and students even tried to assault the supervisors, but university staff saved them. Following the incident’s disclosure, the MDU administration immediately suspended two supervisors, Vinod and Vitender Kumar. An investigation has been initiated based on a written complaint submitted to the Registrar. MDU Director (Public Relations), Prof. Ashish Dahiya, stated that the university administration has suspended the cleaning supervisors, initiated an investigation, and handed over the case to the police. State Women’s Commission Takes Cognizance The Haryana State Women’s Commission immediately took cognizance of the matter and sought a detailed report from the Rohtak Superintendent of Police. Commission Chairperson Renu Bhatia said, “Demanding proof of menstruation is a direct insult to women. This is not only physical but also mental harassment. Strict action should be taken against the culprits to prevent such incidents in the future.” Bhatia stressed that taking women to the washroom in the name of checkups and checking sanitary pads is unacceptable. In addition, Krishna Kumar, Chairperson of the Safai Karamchari Commission from Chandigarh, also visited Rohtak and spoke with the affected women. The Scheduled Caste Commission has also taken the matter seriously, as the victims include women from the Scheduled Caste category. The incident has also gone viral on social media, sparking a debate on women’s rights. Several organizations have accused the MDU administration of negligence. Experts say that workplaces should establish clear policies regarding health-related leave for women to prevent such inhumane incidents. Geetha Sunil Pillai Courtesy: Hindi News
Tamil Nadu ‘Honor Killing’: Chargesheet filed in Dalit engineer Kevin’s murder case, girlfriend’s policeman parents among 4 accused
Sub-inspector father and policewoman mother also accused in Kevin’s murder; court declares it a ‘premeditated honor killing’ Chennai: The Crime Branch-CID (CBCID) has submitted its detailed chargesheet to the court in the sensational case of the ‘honor killing’ of Dalit techie Kevin in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The chargesheet names his girlfriend’s brother as the main accused in the brutal murder of the 23-year-old software engineer. The investigating agency reiterated that the accused, Surjeet, was deeply upset with his doctor sister’s relationship, which led him to kill Kevin. Policeman parents also named as accused CBCID chief T.S. Anbu informed that a total of four people have been charged in the case. These include Surjeet’s father, Saravanan, himself a police sub-inspector, and his mother, Krishnakumari, also a police officer. A relative, Jaipal, has also been named as an accused. The agency submitted its final report to the court on October 22nd, including statements from 69 witnesses and 37 other documents as evidence. Court’s Strict Comment, Father’s Bail Rejected for the Third Time Meanwhile, the Additional Sessions Court in Tirunelveli has rejected the bail plea of the accused father, Saravanan, for the third time. The court stated that this was an “open and deliberate honor killing.” The judge also stated that if Saravanan is released, his wife, Krishnakumari (who is also in the police force), could influence witnesses, potentially hampering the ongoing investigation. The court also noted that Kevin’s iPhone is still locked with facial recognition. Investigators hope that once the phone is accessed, further digital forensic examination may yield further evidence. What was the whole case? Kevin, originally from Arumugamangalam in Thoothukudi district, worked as a software engineer at an IT firm in Chennai. The incident occurred in July, when Kevin went to a hospital in Tirunelveli, where his girlfriend worked as a doctor, to treat his grandfather. It is alleged that Surjeet lured Kevin onto his bike under some pretext and then stabbed him to death with a sharp-edged weapon (a sickle). Demand for stringent laws against caste-based killings This brutal murder sparked widespread outrage across the state. Dalit organizations and human rights activists took to the streets demanding justice and calling for stringent laws against caste-based killings. Given the gravity of the case, the Tamil Nadu government has announced a special law against honor killings. A commission is also being formed to study such crimes and suggest measures to prevent them. Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
‘They Put a Scorpion in His Pants’: 8-Year-Old Dalit Boy in Shimla District Subjected to Abuse by Teachers
An eight-year-old Dalit boy in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla district was allegedly subjected to repeated caste-based harassment and physical assault by his school’s headmaster and two teachers, including an incident where they reportedly placed a scorpion inside his pants, police said on Sunday. The accused, headmaster Devendra and teachers Babu Ram and Kritika Thakur, have been booked under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Juvenile Justice Act, and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. According to the complaint filed by the child’s father, the abuse had been ongoing for nearly a year at the Government Primary School in Khaddapani, under Rohru subdivision. He alleged that his son was regularly beaten, once so severely that his ear bled and his eardrum was damaged. In one horrifying instance, the teachers allegedly took the child to a toilet and placed a scorpion inside his pants. The father also accused the headmaster of threatening to expel his son and warning the family against approaching the police. “They told us not to file a complaint or post about the incident on social media, or we would lose our lives,” he said. The father further claimed that the school practised caste-based segregation, forcing Nepali and Dalit (Harijan) students to sit separately from Rajput students during meals. Local reports suggest this is not an isolated case in Rohru. Just last week, a teacher in Gawana area was suspended for beating a student with a prickly bush. Earlier this month, a 12-year-old Dalit boy in Limda village reportedly died by suicide after being locked inside a cowshed by upper-caste women for entering their house. Police have begun investigating the case. Officials said statements from the child and witnesses are being recorded, and medical examination reports are awaited. 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
Amethi: Dalit Farm Labourer Beaten to Death by Landlord for Demanding ₹2,500 Wages
A Dalit farm labourer was allegedly beaten to death by a landlord and his associates in an Amethi village for demanding unpaid wages of around ₹2,500, the victim’s family said on Sunday. The victim, 40-year-old Hausila Prasad, had been working on the field of Shubham Singh, an upper-caste landlord, for about a week earlier this month. His wife, Kirti, said Singh and his family had promised to pay him ₹350 per day but refused to clear his dues. “When my husband went to ask for his payment on October 26, they attacked him with rods. When he fell unconscious, they brought him in a jeep and dumped him near our door,” she said. Prasad suffered severe head injuries and was taken to multiple hospitals before dying at King George Medical University in Lucknow on Sunday. Police confirmed Shubham Singh’s arrest under charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, but the family has accused authorities of trying to shield the other culprits. “The police have named only one accused, even though everyone in the village knows at least four men were involved,” said Prasad’s relative, Manish Prasad. “When we tried to hold a protest with the body, the police threatened us and forced us to conduct the last rites quickly.” After a video of the assault went viral, police later arrested four men and upgraded the charge to murder, following widespread outrage. The killing comes just weeks after another Dalit man was lynched in Rae Bareli on suspicion of theft. In another incident, Ram Pal, a 65-year-old Dalit man, was allegedly forced to lick his own urine outside a temple in Lucknow’s Kakori area on October 20. Responding to the rising outrage, Ramchandra Kannaujia, head of the BJP’s Scheduled Caste Morcha in Uttar Pradesh, claimed the government acts swiftly in such cases. “Earlier governments ignored these crimes. We take quick action against the accused to set an example,” he said. 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
Uttar Pradesh: Transgender Student Strives To Get Toilet Built For Her Community At her College
Hetvi, a student of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, has written to the Vice Chancellor for a toilet for her community in the college. Varanasi: The transgender community in India remains marginalised despite legislations and voices of support for them from various quarters. But there are a few from the community who have vowed to fight for their rights. One of them is Hetvi from Varanasi who has sought restrooms for transgenders in colleges across Uttar Pradesh. Hetvi was born on September 8, 2003, in Chitaipur area of Varanasi. Her father is a delivery agent, and her mother, Babita, a housewife. She has a brother and a sister. Hetvi’s childhood normal. But as she reached the age of 12, she she began experiencing changes in her body which she ignored initally. However, As time progressed, she became increasingly worried. Hetvi said she gradually came to understand the changes and she gradually learned to live with it. Unlike other families, that of Hetvi supported her during the unusual transition. Hetvi said she continued her studies while managing herself during difficult times. After passing her high school and Intermediate exams, she enrolled at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth in 2023. Hetvi said when she joined the college, she couldn’t find a restroom for transgender. “I faced significant difficulties using the men’s restroom. At that moment, I realized that other transgenders might be facing similar problems. I decided to take the initiative to address the issue and wrote a letter to the Vice Chancellor, demanding the construction of a transgender restroom in the college,” she said. The transgender community in India remains marginalised despite legislations and voices of support for them from various quarters. Hetvi with her mother and siblings (ETV Bharat) Hetvi said only time will tell what decision the college administration will take on her letter, but she has fulfilled her responsibility. Hetvi is a member of the Transgender LGBT Group of Varanasi which has approximately 250 members. This group works for the welfare of transgenders and has joined Hetvi’s campaign. The group, along with Hetvi, runs a transgender culturalization programme and strives to bring transgenders into the mainstream of society. Hetvi said she formed an organization called ‘Rang’ to amplify the voice of the transgenders. “Transgender students studying at Kashi Vidyapeeth and its affiliated colleges are its members. Currently, 30 members have joined us,” she said. The transgender community in India remains marginalised despite legislations and voices of support for them from various quarters. Hetvi’s mother Babita (ETV Bharat) Babita said, when she learned about her child’s transformation, she began receiving taunts from society. “Whatever he is, he is my child. Nothing is more important to a mother than that. I have always raised him like my son. He will always be my son; I will never abandon him,” she said. Incidentally, Kashi Vidyapeeth has special facilities for transgender students. It also has the first transgender cell which works to help such students and address their problems. Hetvi said such an institution must also have a toilet for transgenders. Hetvi said at present she is focused on her objective of getting a toilet for transgenders constructed in the college. “I will raise other issued concerning the transgender community through ‘Rang’”, she said. Courtesy : ETV Bharat Note: This news is originally published on https:/etvbharat.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Delhi govt launches ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’ to provide free travel for women and transgender commuters across DTC buses
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government introduced the ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’ on Sunday, a special initiative aimed at providing free and convenient travel for women and transgender individuals across Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster buses.With this new scheme, daughters, sisters, and mothers above the age of 12 can now enjoy free rides across the capital. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta made the announcement on X post. “The Delhi government has launched the ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’ for women and transgenders. Now, daughters, sisters, and mothers above 12 years of age will be able to travel free and conveniently on DTC and cluster buses,” CM Gupta said on X. “This initiative is a significant step towards making travel easier for women in Delhi, promoting the use of public transport, and providing more facilities and respect to women’s power,” the post further read. Earlier, Delhi education minister Ashish Sood on Friday announced that the Delhi government has taken a historic and significant decision under the visionary leadership of chief minister Rekha Gupta to grant recognition to private unaided schools operating in non-conforming areas of the city. According to a release, it’s a long-pending reform that restores the constitutional right to education for thousands of children across the city. According to this decision, all private unaided schools that have been functioning in non-conforming areas for a long time but have not yet obtained recognition from the Directorate of Education, either due to procedural reasons or due to the discriminatory approach of previous governments, can now apply for recognition from the Directorate of Education, Government of Delhi. The Directorate of Education’s online portal for submission of applications opened on November 1, 2025. All such schools willing to seek recognition may apply till November 30, 2025. After the completion of the application process, the received applications will be scrutinised, and a list of such schools that meet all the prescribed criteria for recognition will be issued thereafter, the release said. The education minister said, “For over a decade, this issue remained buried in files while children were denied their constitutional right to education. Previous governments played favouritism, recognising a few while neglecting many. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, we have ended this selective discrimination. This is not just administrative reform, it is justice for our children, fairness for our institutions and a genuine step towards democratising education in Delhi.” 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 dives into Begusarai pond, joins locals in catching fish
Begusarai: In a strikingly spontaneous moment on Sunday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi swapped the political stage for a splash in a village pond, joining local fishermen in catching fish after addressing an election rally in Begusarai. After concluding his speech, Rahul travelled about 3km to Bharra village in the Begusarai assembly constituency, accompanied by Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar and Vikassheel Insaan Party chief Mukesh Sahani. Upon reaching the pond, Rahul boarded a small boat to meet fishermen casting their nets. When Kanhaiya jumped into the water, Rahul followed suit, drawing cheers from the locals gathered around. Even the SPG personnel waded into the pond to ensure his security as the Congress leader wove through the water, laughing and chatting with the fishermen. Begusarai Congress candidate Amita Bhushan said Rahul’s gesture was completely impromptu. “After Rahul ji concluded his speech, he was curious about some fishermen nearby. When told they were heading to catch fish in a pond close by, he immediately decided to follow them and reached Bharra village pokhar,” she said. During his time at the pond, Rahul not only displayed his swimming skills but also helped pull in fishing nets alongside the locals. Afterwards, he headed to the nearby home of Mahadev Sah, where he took a bath at a handpump in an open bathroom before changing clothes inside one of the rooms. Savita Devi, a member of Mahadev Sah’s family, said the experience was unforgettable. “It was amazing to have Rahul come to our house. After taking a bath at the handpump, he changed his clothes and chatted with us briefly. My daughters and I even took a selfie with him. He stayed for about 10 minutes and asked how we were before leaving,” she said. 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