First made the family members unconscious, then raped the Dalit girl on the pretext of exorcism, brutality of a tantrik in Deoband
A case of rape of a Dalit girl on the pretext of exorcism by a tantrik has come to light in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is alleged that a youth from another community raped the Dalit girl on the pretext of exorcism. On the complaint of the victim’s father, the police have registered a case against the accused youth and started investigating the matter. A case of rape of a Dalit girl has come to light in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is alleged that a youth from another community raped the Dalit girl on the pretext of exorcism. The victim’s father has alleged that during the exorcism, the accused made the entire family members unconscious and then raped his 20-year-old daughter. The police have registered a case against the accused and have started investigating the matter. Apart from this, the girl is also being medically examined. The incident is from a village in Deoband police station area of Saharanpur. Here a Dalit villager has filed a complaint with the police accusing a youth named Alfaz of another community of raping his daughter. According to the complaint filed by the Dalit villager, his wife was ill for a long time. Due to this, he felt that she was possessed by ghosts. The tantrik raped her on the pretext of exorcism The victim’s father told that his wife was being treated by a man named Alfaz, who lives in Deoband, for several months. Alfaz was a tantrik and he assured the family members that he would cure his wife completely. Along with this, Alfaz used to visit their house often. On Sunday, Alfaz had come to the victim’s house to treat her. Alfaz locked all the people in the house in another room to treat his wife and he raped his twenty-year-old daughter. It is alleged that Alfaz made the family members unconscious and raped the girl. Police engaged in investigation In the complaint given by the girl’s family, it was written that Alfaz first made everyone unconscious due to tantric rituals. After this, he raped the girl. Police has registered a case against the accused Alfaz after the complaint of the girl’s father. The girl’s medical examination is also being done by the police. Police officials say that the matter is being investigated. Necessary action is being taken by the police in this incident. Vikas Kapil Courtesy: Hindi News
Bihar Election 2025: What did Rahul Gandhi achieve from ‘Voter Rights Yatra’? Know all about it
Bihar Vidhan Sabha Chunav 2025: The 16-day Voter Rights Yatra of the India Alliance of opposition parties led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi ended on Monday in Bihar. This journey can prove to be an important event in Bihar politics. Patna: The ‘Voter Rights Yatra’ of the leaders of the India Alliance (INDIA bloc) in Bihar, led by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, took place. This 16-day journey passed through 25 districts and 110 assembly constituencies of the state. The purpose of this journey of about 1300 kilometers was to raise voice against the alleged removal of names of lakhs of voters from the voter list. Rahul Gandhi called it a “moral” fight. Opposition parties showed unity during the journey. He accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission of stealing votes. Rahul Gandhi said that this is not just an issue of Bihar, but an issue of Indian democracy. Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ started from Sasaram and ended in Patna. The aim of this yatra was to raise voice for the lakhs of voters whose names have been removed from the voter list. The names of 65.5 lakh voters of the state have not been included in the draft voter list of the Election Commission. The Yatra was presented as a moral battle The opposition presented this yatra not just as a campaign but as a “moral” battle. Rahul Gandhi said that he wants to protect the voting rights of lakhs of people whose names have been removed from the voter list. The yatra saw political drama, appeals to the constitutional system and a demonstration of opposition unity. Slogans like ‘Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod’ were raised during this yatra. Many leaders of the India Alliance of opposition parties joined the Voter Adhikar Yatra at different times. This demonstrated opposition unity. Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mallikarjun Kharge, Revanth Reddy, Ashok Gehlot, KC Venugopal, Siddaramaiah participated in the yatra. Tejashwi Yadav from RJD remained in the yatra throughout and Lalu Prasad Yadav also joined it in the middle. Akhilesh Yadav from Samajwadi Party, MK Stalin and Kanimozhi from DMK, Hemant Soren from Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Yusuf Pathan and Lalitesh Tripathi from Trinamool Congress, Supriya Sule and Jitendra Awhad from NCP (Sharad Pawar), Sanjay Raut from Shiv Sena (UBT), Dipankar Bhattacharya (CPI-ML), D Raja (CPI), MA Baby (CPI-M) from Left parties and Mukesh Sahni from VIP also participated in the yatra. Message of protecting the Constitution Rahul Gandhi said that the main message of his yatra is – ‘one person, one vote’. He accused the BJP and the Election Commission of removing the names of more than 65 lakh voters from the voter list. He said that the voters who were removed include Dalits, OBCs, Muslims and poor people. Rahul Gandhi said, “This is not just about Bihar, it is about the democracy of India.” He said that this yatra was to protect the Constitution. Congress has been continuously weakening in Bihar in the last four decades. But this yatra established Rahul Gandhi as the main face of the opposition. The yatra has also encouraged Congress workers. This gave the party a chance to strengthen its organization before the Bihar assembly elections. Congress tried to regain the lost support base Congress has presented this fight as a fight for rights and democracy, different from caste politics. The party is trying to make its place again in Bihar politics on these issues. Through the yatra, the opposition made sharp attacks on the Election Commission. On the last day of the Voter Rights Yatra in Patna, Rahul Gandhi marched from Gandhi Maidan to Ambedkar’s statue. He mentioned the legacy of both Gandhi and Ambedkar. He described the yatra as a “revolution for electoral justice”. Rahul Gandhi tried to portray himself as a grassroots leader During the Voter Rights Yatra, Rahul Gandhi was wearing a gamchha over a white T-shirt. He was seen talking to people in villages while riding an open jeep. The party shared these pictures a lot on social media. He was presented as a grassroots and reach-out leader. Rahul Gandhi also visited makhana fields. He saw how this superfood is grown. He said that 99 percent of ‘Bahujan’ people work hard, while only one percent of middlemen get the benefit. He promised to fight against this “injustice”. There were some controversies during this yatra. A police constable in Rahul Gandhi’s convoy was injured. BJP attacked on this issue. Allegedly derogatory remarks were made against PM Modi during a rally in Darbhanga. BJP got an opportunity to attack the opposition from this and strongly criticized it. There was also a clash between ruling and opposition party workers in Patna, which increased the tension. Hope infused among Congress workers in Bihar The yatra has infused hope among Congress workers. Rahul Gandhi has been projected as a strong challenger to PM Modi. The yatra has sent a message of opposition unity in the state. But the question is, will this momentum continue, or will it fizzle out like Congress’ previous attempts? Rahul Gandhi has made “vote theft” a political issue. He is hoping that his yatra will be remembered not just as a roadshow, but as the start of a movement that will bring results in the upcoming elections. Many controversies during the yatra Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ was an important political event in Bihar. It was aimed at protecting the rights of voters and reinvigorating the Congress party. There were many controversies during the yatra, but it has certainly created a stir in the state’s politics. Rahul Gandhi used many symbols in the yatra. He wore a white T-shirt and gamchha. It was an attempt to look like a common man. He tried to show that he is with the poor and backward people. The gathering of opposition leaders during the yatra was important. This gave the message that all the opposition parties are united against the BJP. The yatra raised the temperature of Bihar politics Rahul
Dalit youth murdered in Hardoi: Beaten with kicks and sticks during irrigation, dispute over playing music in the temple 4 months ago
A Dalit youth was murdered in Zaidipur village of Madhoganj police station area of Hardoi. The deceased has been identified as 22-year-old Rohit. He was a Rozgar Sevak and the only brother of four sisters. On Sunday evening, Rohit was irrigating the paddy crop in his field. During this time some people attacked him. The accused beat him with kicks and sticks. Then strangled him to death. According to the villagers, Rohit had a dispute with some people three-four months ago over playing music in the temple. He was attacked even then. He went into coma in this attack. He had to be admitted in Lucknow for 15 days. A case of attempt to murder was registered in this matter. On receiving information about the incident, police station in-charge and CO Bilgram Ravi Prakash reached the spot. The deceased’s father Balakram has accused five youths of the village. The police have detained two suspects and started questioning them. The body has been sent for post-mortem. The villagers allege that the police did not take any action after the last attack. This boosted the morale of the accused and they attacked again. There is an atmosphere of tension in the village. Faizi Khan Courtesy: Hindi News
Rajgarh: Case of rape of Dalit woman comes to light
Rajgarh: A 26-year-old Dalit woman living in village Mana of Kurawar police station area has accused a youth from Barodia Talab of raping her several times in a period of one and a half months on the pretext of marriage and threatening to kill her by beating her when she protested. On Monday, the police registered a case against the accused who fled from the spot under various sections including SCST Act and started the search. According to the police, the 26-year-old Dalit woman resident of village Mana told that Arjun son of Govind Khati, resident of village Barodia Talab, raped her several times between 11 June and 27 July on the pretext of marriage. Now he is refusing to marry, he beat her when she protested and threatened to kill her. The police registered a case against the accused who fled from the spot under sections 69, 115(2), 351(3) BNS, SCST Act and started the search. Courtesy : Hindi News
BIM yet to reinstate Dalit assistant professor, likely to appeal Madras HC order
The director of the institution said they are exploring options to appeal against the order in Supreme Court within the stipulated period of 90 days. TIRUCHY: An assistant professor, who is from a Scheduled Caste community, has sought the intervention of state higher education department stating the Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM) has not reinstated him despite an order issued by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on August 4. The director of the institution said they are exploring options to appeal against the order in Supreme Court within the stipulated period of 90 days. Dr CNS Ramnath Babu, an alumnus, joined the BIM in April 2021 as assistant professor in marketing department. On completion of probation period, he was terminated by the director Asit K Barma in July 2023 without issuing notice. Dr Babu challenged it in the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, which stayed the termination and later quashed it in November 2023. BIM obtained a stay that prolonged the dispute until August 2025, when a division bench dismissed the appeal and upheld his reinstatement. The judges held that while probationers could be discharged for poor performance, punitive or stigmatic termination required an inquiry. On August 24, Boiler Plant police booked Asit K Barma under the SC/ST Act. “Since July 2023, I am in this legal battle, just to prove I am an able teacher and scholar. Every day is a struggle to uphold my self-respect without earning,” he told TNIE. Dr Babu, who earlier headed the SC/ST Committee at BIM, alleged that reservation norm is not followed in the institution in faculty recruitment. “I am not looking for another job because this fight is for justice and dignity. I want what I rightfully deserve,” he said. When contacted, Barma said the institution respects the high court but had the right to move SC within 90 days. “Reservation norms are not applicable in faculty recruitment or promotions in our institution. We follow merit-based selection as per our rules. At the same time, we are exploring legal remedies,” Barma said. Legal experts say unless BIM obtains a stay from the apex court, the HC order is binding, and non-compliance could invite contempt action. Higher Education MinisterGovi Chezhian assured that the department would examine the matter and take action. Courtesy : TNIE Note: This news is originally published on https:/thenewindianexpress.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
Case of Dalit students being beaten: 5 students were made to stand like a rooster for chanting Jai Bhim, complaint lodged with SP
A case of beating of Scheduled Caste students has come to light in the Intermediate College located in Dhanaura Silvernagar of Binauli in Baghpat district. The students have complained to the SP office. The incident is of 26th August. Some students raised slogans of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ in the prayer meeting. During this, the Scheduled Caste students raised the slogan of ‘Jai Bhim’. After this, the PTI and two teachers took five students to a room. Two teachers held the hands of the students. The third teacher beat them with a stick. The students were also made to stand like a rooster. Threatened to be expelled from school The students allege that the principal used casteist words. They were threatened to be expelled from the school. The aggrieved students complained to the Binauli police station. The police did not take any action. After this, the students reached the SP office on Friday. Additional SP Narendra Pratap Singh said that the Binauli police station in-charge has been instructed to investigate. DIOS Raghavendra Singh said that he has not received any complaint yet. On receipt of complaint, a thorough investigation will be conducted and action will be taken as per rules. Ashish Courtesy : Hindi News
8-year-old Dalit boy beaten, hung upside down in Rajasthan for touching water pot; mother, grandmother attacked
A man was arrested and two others were detained after an eight-year-old Dalit boy was brutally assaulted and hung upside down from a tree in Rajasthan’s Barmer district for allegedly touching a water pot. His mother and grandmother were also attacked when they tried to stop the assault. According to the boy’s mother, Puri Devi, the incident took place in Bhakharpura village on Friday. She told Hindustan Times that her son was playing nearby when two men, identified as Narnaram Prajapat and Demaram Prajapat, asked him to clean a bathroom and collect garbage. After completing the work, the minor requested water and touched their pot, which allegedly triggered the violence. The accused reportedly dragged the child to Narnaram’s house, where they hung him upside down from a tree and continued beating him. The assault reportedly ended only when a relative of the boy began recording the incident on his phone. Soon after, the accused allegedly barged into Puri Devi’s home and attacked her and her mother-in-law. “Prima facie investigation and medical examination confirm the boy was brutally beaten and hung upside down. However, the allegation that touching a water pot led to the assault is still under investigation,” Circle Officer Sukhram Bishnoi told the newspaper. He added that an FIR was registered on August 30 against the three men — Narnaram, Demaram, and Ruparam Prajapat, all residents of Bhakharpura. Police have charged the accused under Section 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), Section 127(2) (wrongful confinement), and Section 137(2) (kidnapping) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with relevant provisions of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Courtesy : Maktoob Media Note: This news is originally published on https:/maktoobmedia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
RPF team assaulted by eunuchs, transgenders at Deoria station; 2 held, others absconding
LUCKNOW: A Railway Protection Force (RPF) team was allegedly assaulted late Sunday night by a group of 6–7 individuals, including eunuchs and transgenders, at Deoria railway station in Uttar Pradesh. The incident took place around 10 pm on platform number one and was caught on video, later shared widely on social media. According to SHO Aash Mohammad of RPF Deoria, the team had intervened after receiving a passenger complaint of harassment and extortion by some transgender persons. The group allegedly turned violent, attacking the officers on duty. Two individuals, identified as Chanda and Sahil, were arrested, while others remain absconding. The Government Railway Police (GRP) Deoria registered an FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Sections 191(2) (rioting with deadly weapons), 115(2) (causing hurt), 121(1) (attacking public servants), 132 (assault to obstruct duty), 308 (attempted culpable homicide), 324 (mischief), and 352 (provoking unrest through intentional insults). 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.
Brutality with Dalit child in Alwar, Rajasthan: 11-year-old innocent beaten, made to lick spit and humiliated
Brutality with 11-year-old Dalit child in Alwar district, accused absconded as soon as villagers reached. A case of beating and humiliation of an 11-year-old Dalit child by village youths has come to light from Khedli police station area of Alwar district of Rajasthan. According to media reports, the incident took place on the evening of 29 August. According to the information, an 11-year-old child from Peepalkheda village had gone to the fields on his bicycle. On the way, two youths came on a bike and stopped him. Both the youths were drunk and started beating the child. Then the youths spit on the ground and forcibly made the child lick it. Not only this, they also abused him and forced him to apologize by falling at their feet. The child’s mother told the police that the accused took her son to a millet field by showing him a knife. There they removed his clothes and tried to do wrong things with him. Meanwhile, some villagers reached the spot. Seeing the villagers, the accused immediately fled from there. The frightened and crying child reached home and told the whole incident to the family. After this, the family lodged a report at Khedli police station. According to police officials, the accused have been identified as Vijendra son of Atar Singh Gurjar and Vikas son of Devi Meena, resident of Pipalkheda. A case has been registered on the complaint of the victim’s family. Now the search for the accused is on and strict action will be taken soon. Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy : Hindi News
Odisha: Dalit woman paraded wearing garland of shoes for not repaying ₹2,000 loan, video goes viral
Dalit woman inhumanly treated for not repaying ₹2,000 loan, video goes viral on social media. A shocking incident has come to light from Odisha’s Angul district, where a Dalit woman had to face inhuman humiliation for not repaying a small loan of ₹2,000. In the video that went viral on social media, it can be seen that the woman’s face was smeared with soot and she was paraded around the village with a garland of slippers around her neck. According to local sources, the woman had borrowed this money from a village committee. But when she could not return it, some women of the village decided to punish her by allegedly setting up a “kangaroo court”. The victim had lodged a written complaint at the Handapa police station on August 14. However, the villagers allege that the police, local administration and some influential people of the community kept trying to suppress the matter. A villager said, “Despite such a serious crime, no immediate action was taken.” The woman has left the village and gone somewhere else due to the constant fear of danger. Some people say that she may have been pressured to keep quiet. This matter came to light when the video of the incident spread rapidly on social media. After this, civil society organizations and human rights activists have demanded strict action against the culprits. Also, questions are being raised on the role of the police. At present, the official response of the Angul district administration and police is awaited. Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy : Hindi News