Pattabhi Alleges Bhumana Family’s Role In Dalit Youth Assault Case
Pattabhi alleged that Abhinay’s close aides, Anil Kumar Reddy and Jagadish Reddy, abducted Pavan Kumar, a Dalit youth from Pulicherla in Chittoor district, and tortured him. “After videos of the assault surfaced, the victim was forced to make a statement that his own brother had attacked him,” he said TIRUPATI: Swachh Andhra Corporation chairman and Telugu Desam leader Kommareddy Pattabhi Ram on Sunday sought legal action against former TTD chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy and his son Bhumana Abhinay for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping and assault of a Dalit youth in Tirupati. Addressing the media, Pattabhi alleged that Abhinay’s close aides, Anil Kumar Reddy and Jagadish Reddy, abducted Pavan Kumar, a Dalit youth from Pulicherla in Chittoor district, and tortured him. “After videos of the assault surfaced, the victim was forced to make a statement that his own brother had attacked him,” he said.The TD described the incident as an example of inhuman behaviour by YSRC leaders. Pattabhi said that after the video went viral, chief minister Chandrababu Naidu directed the police to immediately trace the victim and ensure justice to him. This led to the arrest of the main accused. The TD leader accused the Bhumana family of large-scale corruption and land encroachment. “They illegally occupied nine acres in the Swarnamukhi river area and registered 21 properties in the names of the family members during Karunakar Reddy’s tenure as TTD and TUDA chairman,” he said. Pattabhi referred to Bhumana’s past, saying that he had risen from the level of running a photocopy shop to owning assets worth thousands of crores. “He must explain his huge source of wealth.” Meanwhile, police traced the whereabouts of Pavan, who went missing after the alleged assault by Anil, the YSRC’s Tirupati social media in-charge, and his aides over a rented two-wheeler dispute. According to the complaint, Pavan was confined in an office room for about 12 hours and beaten with a police baton. They continued this despite his bleeding and pleadings with them to stop the assaults. The gang sent a video of the attack to his father along with a demand for the pending rent payment for the vehicle. The victim’s parents lodged a complaint saying his whereabouts were unknown. Dalit organisations sought police action. His mother, Sunitha, posted a video appeal on social media. Four police teams were formed and Pavan was found in Chittoor. He was shifted to SVR Ruia government general hospital in Tirupati, where doctors confirmed a fracture below his left knee. He remains under treatment in a special ward and a police investigation is under way. Courtesy : Deccan Chronicle Note: This news is originally published on https:/deccanchronicle.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
Dalit Christians seek SC status, hoist black flag at St Mary’s Cathedral in protest
Madurai: A black flag was hoisted at St Mary’s Cathedral here on Sunday as part of a protest demanding the inclusion of dalit Christians in the Scheduled Castes (SC) list. The demonstration was led by Archbishop of Madurai Antonysamy Savarimuthu and Bishop Jeyasingh Prince Prabhakar. Addressing reporters, Archbishop Savarimuthu said the demand was not for any special favour but for rightful entitlements. “This is not a protest of dalit Christians or Christians alone; it is not a minority protest. Every citizen must get their rights,” he said. He noted that dalit Sikhs and Buddhists were included in the SC list after protests, but dalit Christians have been denied the same for 75 years on religious grounds. The protest was joined by Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi’s Ellalan, Madurai South MLA Boominathan, Untouchability Eradication Front Madurai district president Balasubramanian, Tamil Nadu Women’s Movement representative Arokia Mary, and Dalit rights NGO Evidence director Kathir. They urged the government to take immediate steps to ensure constitutional safeguards and reservation benefits for Dalit Christians. MSID:: 123218931 413 | 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.
CEOs of Maharashtra, Haryana issue fresh letter to Rahul Gandhi, give him 10 days to prove ‘voter fraud’ claims
NEW DELHI: The chief electoral officers of Maharashtra and Haryana on Sunday sent fresh letters to Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, giving him 10 days to furnish a signed declaration with particulars of electors he alleged were fraudulently added, so that necessary proceedings may be initiated. Karnataka CEO too sent a notice to Rahul on Sunday, citing Mahadevapura voter Shakun Rani’s denial of his claim at a recent press conference that she had voted twice from Mahadevapura AC in 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The Congress leader was requested him to provide the documents based on which he had reached the conclusion, so that a detailed inquiry could be held. “On inquiry, Smt Shakun Rani (the voter in question) had stated that she has voted only once and not twice, as alleged by you. Preliminary inquiry conducted by this office also reveals that the tick-marked document shown by you in the presentation is not a document issued by the polling officer,” the CEO said in a letter sent to the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha. The Election Commission, in wake of the Karnataka CEO’s latest letter to Rahul, once again asked him to submit a timely response. “He should either file the declaration/oath under Rules 20(3)b of the Registration of Electors Act 1960 or apologise to the nation for making baseless allegation against EC,” said an EC functionary. Sources said if Rahul does not furnish a declaration, his claims cannot be investigated since the law requires evidence by any person (who is not a voter in that particular constituency himself) to be tendered on oath. If Rahul were to furnish an oath and the evidence and it is found to be fabricated or false, Section 227 and 229 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) (giving false evidence) shall kick in; the section provides for jail term up to three years and, if this false evidence is repeated in court, it invites jail up to seven years. Also, making false allegations in connection with preparation, revision or correction of electoral roll or inclusion/exclusion of any entry in electoral roll, is punishable with imprisonment up to one year under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. Meanwhile, EC sources on Sunday told TOI that the alleged polling records shown by Rahul as “EC data” with ‘tick marks’ against Shakun Rani’s name, appear fabricated, as such records form part of Form 17A maintained and retained by the polling officer. Access to Form 17A is limited to authorised EC officials and these are not shared with the political parties. The parties’ polling agents do get polling records but in Form 17C, which do not contain the voters’ photographs. Form 17A is only produced before the court when sought in any judicial proceeding. Flashing a “forged document” at a press conference could spell legal consequences for Rahul as he may face an FIR for violation of Section 337 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, which provides for jail term up to seven years for forging a govt-issued ID like voter identity card or a register maintained by a public servant. Also being in possession of such forged documents is a criminal offence under Section 339 of BNS, also punishable with imprisonment that can extend to seven years. EC sources said the Karnataka CEO is yet to receive any documents cited by Rahul at last week’s press conference to allege ‘massive voter fraud’ in the state’s Mahadevapura AC. Rahul Gandhi had, in his presentation at the press conference, displayed Shakun Rani’s voter details in the electoral roll “obtained through RTI from EC ERO login” and the “BLA-marked electoral roll”, and claimed in his remarks that the polling officer had ticked against her ID card twice, recording her duplicate votes. Interestingly, the role of a political party’s booth level agent (BLA) is limited to activities concerning the electoral roll; it’s the polling agents who represent the party and their candidates in the polling station are their polling agents. 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.
Deadly attack on Dalit youth: Goons attacked due to old enmity, youth injured due to head injury
A Dalit youth was attacked by goons late Friday night in Pasia Bazaar of Raebareli district. The youth has suffered serious head injury in this attack due to old enmity. The victim Abhishek somehow saved his life by running away and recognized the attackers. He immediately informed the police about the incident. The police reached the spot and brought the injured youth to the police station. Abhishek told that he is a resident of Pasia Bazaar village and he has a bicycle store there. The accused also has a hotel in the same village. There is an old enmity between the two. According to the victim, the accused had beaten him last year too, a case of which was registered in Unchahar police station. Abhishek alleged that the accused and his companion attacked him with a potato sowing hoe. On the other hand, Vipin says that he has no quarrel with the accused. He alleged that the accused is trying to implicate him in a false case and is taking advantage of his belonging to the Scheduled Caste. On this matter, Unchahar Kotwali in-charge Sanjay Kumar said that a case of assault has come to light. Complaints have been received from both the parties. At present, the police have challaned both the parties under section 151. The matter is being investigated and further legal action will be taken after the investigation. Doctors have refused to do a normal medical after seeing the injury on the youth’s head, from which the severity of the injury can be estimated. Mehtab Ahmed | Dinshah Gaura, Courtesy: Hindi News
Mangaluru: Attack on media personnel in Dharmasthala condemned by Dalit Sangharsha Samiti
Mangaluru: The Dakshina Kannada district unit of the Karnataka Dalit Sangharsha Samiti (DSS) has strongly condemned the assault on media personnel, including YouTubers and private TV reporters, during the ongoing SIT-led excavation and investigation in Dharmasthala village following an anonymous complaint. Addressing a press conference at the city’s Press Club on Saturday, district leader S.P. Anand said that Abhishek, a cameraman from a private channel who belongs to the Dalit community, was among those attacked. He demanded strict legal action against those involved and called for a case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to be registered. “This is not merely an attack on individuals; it is an attempt to undermine the democratic process of bringing the truth to light. Violence against those who question and present facts to the public undermines transparency and accountability. The SIT must be allowed to complete its investigation so that the truth can emerge,” Anand stated. He added that halting the SIT probe midway would only increase suspicion about the accused. Referring to a video in which one of the attackers used the word “Dhani” (Boss) while threatening the YouTubers, Anand urged police to investigate who was behind such acts of intimidation and rowdy behaviour. DSS leaders Anil Kumar, Taluk Convener Satish Moodbidri, and members Naveen Moodbidri, Sujith Moodbidri, and Suresh Moodbidri were also present at the press conference. Get all the latest, breaking news from Mangaluru and Dakshina Kannada in a single click. CLICK HERE to get all the latest news from Mangaluru. Courtesy : Vartha Bharati Note: This news is originally published on https:/varthabharati.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
Dalit basti stuck between two gram sabhas: 500 people from 60 houses deprived of government schemes in Azamgarh
A Dalit basti located between Mohammadpur and Rani ki Sarai blocks in Nizamabad area of Azamgarh is deprived of development. Located between Aseelpur and Fariha gram sabhas, this basti has 500 people living in about 60 houses. Local people know it as Aseelpur Dalit basti. Being between two different gram sabhas, this basti is unable to avail the benefits of government schemes. Aseelpur gram sabha has 40 houses and Fariha gram sabha has 20 houses. The biggest problem of the basti is the lack of drains. Due to the absence of drains, people have made arrangements for the drainage of dirty water by digging pits in front of their houses. Aseelpur Pradhan Rajinder Yadav has constructed only twenty meters of drain. This drain is completely blocked and due to the absence of drains ahead, water accumulates on the road. The one kilometre long Khadanja from Lucknow-Ballia road to Sharda Sahayak Khand 32 was built 20 years ago. Now it has become dilapidated and it is difficult to walk on it. Village residents Suresh, Tilak, Rajkumar Ram, Sharda Devi, Saroji, Rajesh, Ram Milan, Santosh and Akhilesh said that due to lack of drainage during the rainy season, they have to stay awake all night and remove the water accumulated in the houses. They also told that only a few rich people have got the benefit of the housing scheme. Villagers have applied online several times for the construction of toilets. They also met the Pradhan and requested, but no action has been taken so far. Thus, this Dalit colony is deprived of development work by being trapped between two blocks and two Gram Sabhas. Shah Alam Courtesy: Hindi News
Raksha Bandhan celebrated with 100 families of Dalit community: Youth Congress District President tied Rakhi to sisters in Amethi
Youth Congress District President Shubham Singh celebrated this festival with more than 100 sisters of Dalit community in Amethi on Saturday. He assured all the sisters that he will stand with them in every situation in their happiness and sorrow. Shubham said that it is his resolution to reach the person standing in the last row of the society and understand their feelings. Youth Congress District President said that Raksha Bandhan is not just a thread. It is a symbol of trust, love and security. He said that the belongingness and blessings received by celebrating this festival among the deprived class is the biggest honor for him. Many workers including Rinku Kumar, Pawan Verma, Dinesh Kori, Ravi Maurya were present in the program. Everyone together made this special day memorable. Arun Kumar Gupta Courtesy : Hindi News
Dalit woman rape case: Police arrested the accused in Etah, sections increased after the statement of the victim
Awagarh police station of Etah district has arrested a person and sent him to jail on the charge of raping a 48-year-old Dalit woman. Earlier, a case of molestation was registered against the accused in Awagarh Kotwali. The victim had accused the accused of forcefully raping her and biting her face. After the statement of the victim was recorded before the magistrate, the section of rape was added in the case. The incident took place on Wednesday when the victim was returning home with grass. During this time, the accused Hanif, who was already naked, raped the woman. When the victim informed her family about the incident, they caught the accused and admitted him to the hospital. The police arrested the accused Hanif on August 9 at around 12:10 pm. The accused has been charged under sections 64(1), 352, 351(3), 115(2) B.N.S. And a case is registered under 3(2)va SC ST Act. 42-year-old Hanif son of Noor Mohammad is a resident of Jinawali village. After the arrest, necessary legal action is being taken at the police station. Etah Police Captain Shyam Narayan Singh has issued strict instructions to maintain law and order. Continuous action is being taken against the criminals. The police team that made the arrest included Sub-Inspector Vijay Singh, Head Constable Omveer Singh and Head Constable Ramtej Singh. According to police officials, such action against criminals will continue so that law and order is maintained in the area. Nand Kumar Courtesy : Hindi News
Dalit forum condemns attack on YouTubers
Mangaluru: The Karnataka Dalit Horata Samiti condemned the attack on YouTubers and a reporter from a private Kannada news channel in Dharmasthala recently. Samiti district leader SP Anand told reporters on Saturday, that while the Dakshina Kannada police arrested one person in connection with the incident, around 50-60 individuals were involved in the attack. “All those responsible must be arrested and booked under stringent laws,” he demanded. Anand pointed out that one of the injured, cameraman Abhishek, belongs to the Dalit community. “The FIR should also include provisions of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, along with sections related to robbery,” he said. The Samiti plans to petition the DK superintendent of police and home minister on the matter. According to Anand, the miscreants alleged that false propaganda was being spread on social media about Dharmasthala’s sacred place. “We too respect Dharmasthala and are not against it. We only want the police to identify those who orchestrated the attacks,” he said. He welcomed the Special Investigation Team’s probe into the alleged mass burial case in Dharmasthala and urged it to bring out the truth. “It is an attack on the democratic process, which is aimed at uncovering the truth,” he said. Samiti leader Anil Kumar alleged that the assault was a deliberate conspiracy to suppress facts. “All wrongdoers must be punished. Law is equal for all in this country,” he asserted. 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.
Officials demolish wall denying Dalits access to government land in Tamil Nadu
Ahead of the wall’s demolition, a contingent of around 200 personnel led by District SP K Josh Thangaiah took position at the spot. KARUR: Two days after issuing eviction notice to the caste Hindu residents, revenue authorities amid tight police security on Saturday demolished a wall, allegedly constructed to restrict Dalits from accessing a parcel of government land, at Muthuladampatti in the district. Ahead of the wall’s demolition, a contingent of around 200 personnel led by District SP K Josh Thangaiah took position at the spot. Noticing this, caste Hindu women in the locality surrounded the wall in a bid to prevent its demolition. Following this, the police held peace talks with members of both communities, who reside in separate settlements in Muthuladampatti, at the office of the Karur RDO. After officials assured that the concerns of both sides would be addressed, the wall was demolished, officials said. It may be noted that the Dalit residents alleged that the caste Hindus raised the wall on the parcel of poramboke land to restrict their access to it as well as the locality where the latter reside. Refuting the allegations, the caste Hindu residents claimed that the wall was constructed to protect the government land they have been “occupying for decades from miscreants”. The “untouchability wall” came under opposition from several quarters, including the Tamil Nadu Untouchability Eradication Front, whose members on Friday threatened to demolish it themselves if official orders were not complied with. 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.