Two Dalit Youths Tied to Pole, Beaten by Mob in UP’s Sambhal; FIR Filed
Two Dalit youths were allegedly tied to a pole and beaten by a mob in Sambhal district after being accused of theft, police said on Saturday. The incident happened on July 22 in Barhai Wali Basti, and a video of the assault has now appeared online. A case was registered on Saturday after the mother of one of the victims filed a complaint. Station House Officer (SHO) Rajnish Kumar of Nakhasa police station said, “Sunita, a resident of Nahar Dher village, complained that her son Sundar, aged 20, and his relative Shani, aged 22, had gone to see the Kanwar procession in Sambhal. On their way, some residents caught them, accused them of theft, tied them to a pole, and beat them up.” Both victims were taken to a hospital for treatment. The police have filed an FIR against five named individuals—Nand Kishore, Bharat, Dabbu, Bhura, and Shriram’s son—along with 10 to 12 unidentified people. They have been booked under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including rioting, unlawful assembly, wrongful confinement, voluntarily causing hurt, intentional insult, and criminal intimidation. The case also includes charges under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. “Further action is being taken in the matter,” SHO Kumar said. Courtesy : The Observer Post Note: This news is originally published on https://theobserverpost.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
Muslim Girl Murdered & Secretly Buried For Eloping With Dalit Youth In UP; Father & Uncle Arrested
Lucknow: A teenaged Muslim girl was allegedly murdered and secretly buried by her family members in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district after she eloped with a 19-year-old Dalit boy. The victim’s father, Waris, uncle Matlubh, and cousin Sadik — all residents of Palda village — were taken into custody by Baraut police after villagers noticed injury marks on the girl’s neck during her burial and informed the boy’s family and local police. According to primary investigation, the girl was in a relationship with Sagar Kashyap, a scheduled caste youth from the same village. “The two had been in love for over 18 months but faced strong opposition from the girl’s family due to caste and religious differences. The minor girl’s grandfather is a known Samajwadi Party worker with political influence in the area,” a police official said. On July 15, the couple fled to Himachal Pradesh’s Una, where Sagar worked at a brick kiln. “The girl’s family tracked them down the next day, brought them back to the village in a car, allegedly beating them throughout the journey. They tied them near a tubewell in the village, where the couple was publicly thrashed. Sagar was handed over to his family with death threats, and the girl was taken back home,” the cop added. According to police, the family allegedly strangled the girl on July 23, telling everyone that she had died of tuberculosis. Her body was buried in a hurry. However, some villagers noticed bruises and strangulation marks on her neck and other parts during the burial, and alerted the authorities. Courtesy : Odisha Bytes Note: This news is originally published on https://odishabytes.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
The accused of molesting a Dalit minor has been declared absconding: In Sant Kabir Nagar, the victim was attacked with a stick when she protested.
The court has taken a tough stand in the case of molestation of a 13-year-old Dalit girl in Sant Kabir Nagar. The court of ADJ and Special Judge POCSO Act Krishna Kumar Pancham has issued a permanent arrest warrant against the accused Chandrashekhar Yadav. The accused is accused of doing obscene acts with the minor girl, beating her and using casteist abuses. The accused has been declared absconding due to his continuous absence in the case. The court has issued a permanent arrest warrant in four copies to the police station in-charge Dhanghata and ordered action. This incident is from a village in Dhanghata police station area. According to the complaint lodged by the victim’s uncle, on April 20, 2022, at around five in the evening, his niece was going to her field to collect straw. Meanwhile, the accused Chandrashekhar Yadav of another village started molesting her on the way. When the girl protested, the accused abused her with casteist abuses and hit her on the head with a stick. The girl’s head was broken due to this attack. The police registered a case of molestation, assault, POCSO Act and SC/ST Act and after investigation sent the charge sheet to the court. Sub-inspector Ram Darsh Yadav said that raids were conducted to arrest the accused, but he is absconding. Since there is no possibility of the accused being arrested immediately, the court has issued an arrest warrant against him in 4 copies. The station in-charge has been ordered that after the arrest of the accused, the file will be called from the archives. Ashutosh Vikram Singh Courtesy : Hindi News
‘We will do it together’: Rahul Gandhi greets INDIA bloc ally Uddhav Thackeray; vows to ‘protect’ Maharashtra’s rights
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday extended birthday greetings to Shiv Sena (UBT) supremo Uddhav Thackeray, who turned 65. In a post on X, He wished the Maharashtra ex-chief minister a “long and healthy life” and reaffirmed their commitment to work together for the “interests and rights” of the state and its people. Both leaders are key allies in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) — an alliance of the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) in Maharashtra. At the national level, these parties are also members of the Congress-led INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties. “Warm wishes and congratulations to Shiv Sena President and INDIA alliance partner Uddhav Thackeray ji on his birthday,” the Lok Sabha leader of opposition said in a post in Hindi on X. Rahul Gandhi X post “May you stay healthy, live long, and we will fight together for the interests and rights of the people of Maharashtra,” he added. Gandhi’s message comes at a time when Thackeray is seen moving closer to the latter’s estranged cousin Raj Thackeray, who leads the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. The Congress MP has also repeatedly alleged that the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition’s big win in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections was due to ‘electoral fraud’ — a claim firmly denied by the Election Commission. 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.
Minister slams Rahul-Ambedkar comparison
Patna: BJP functionary and minister Janak Ram on Sunday lashed out at Congress’s Udit Raj for likening Rahul Gandhi to Dr B R Ambedkar, describing the comparison as “an insult” and demanding an apology. “Rahul has been a failed leader in the true sense,” Janak Ram said. “In Indian politics, he is remembered as a failed leader. Congress never respected Babasaheb and comparing him with anyone is an insult to Ambedkar.” The controversy erupted after Udit Raj posted on X on Saturday, “OBCs will have to think that history does not give opportunities for progress again and again. They should follow and support what Rahul Gandhi said at the Talkatora Stadium conference. If they do so, then Rahul Gandhi will prove to be the second Ambedkar for them.” Responding strongly, Janak Ram accused the Congress of exploiting marginalised communities. “Despite being in power for over six decades, Congress treated the Dalit and OBC communities merely as a vote bank. It never worked honestly for their welfare,” he said. “In fact, Congress betrayed these communities, and the public will never forgive them. This is the same Congress which delayed conferring the Bharat Ratna on Ambedkar but wasted no time in securing the country’s highest civilian award for its own family,” the BJP minister added. 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.
Two dalit youths tied to pole, thrashed by mob in UP’s Sambhal
The two youths had gone to see Kanwar procession and on their way back home, , some residents of Barhai Wali Basti caught them, accused them of theft, and beat them up. SAMBHAL: A violent mob allegedly tied two Dalit youths to a pole and beat them up, accusing them of theft, police here said on Saturday. A purported video of the incident has surfaced online. The incident took place on July 22, and a case was registered on Saturday against five named and around a dozen unidentified persons based on a complaint filed by the mother of one of the victims, they said. Station House Officer (SHO) of Nakhasa police station, Rajnish Kumar, said Sunita, a resident of Nahar Dher village, alleged in her complaint that her son Sundar (20) and his relative Shani (22) had gone to see the Kanwar procession in Sambhal. On the way, some residents of Barhai Wali Basti caught them, accused them of theft, tied them to a pole, and beat them up, the SHO said. Both youths were admitted to the hospital for treatment, he said. Based on the complaint, an FIR has been registered against Nand Kishore, Bharat, Dabbu, Bhura, Shriram’s son, and 1012 unidentified persons under sections 191(2) (rioting), 190 (unlawful assembly), 127(2) (wrongful confinement), 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 352 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace), 351(2) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the officer said. Further action is being taken in the matter, he added. 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.
MPDO booked for sexual harassment of Dalit woman in Andhra’s Prakasam
In response, Madiga Reservation Porata Samiti (MRPS) leaders staged a protest in front of the Mandal Office on Saturday. ONGOLE: A Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO) in Tarlupadu mandal of Prakasam district was booked for sexual harassment and under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, following a complaint by a Dalit woman staff member. According to Tarlupadu SI Brahmanaidu, the accused officer, Chakrapani Prasad, allegedly harassed the woman—an office assistant on daily wages for the past 10 years—on two consecutive days last week. The first incident occurred on Monday evening when he allegedly misbehaved with her after calling her into his room. The following day, she did not attend work out of fear. On Wednesday, the officer reportedly tried to forcibly pull her into the restroom, causing minor injuries to her hand. She later filed a complaint at the Tarlupadu police station on Thursday night. In response, Madiga Reservation Porata Samiti (MRPS) leaders staged a protest in front of the Mandal Office on Saturday. Tahsildar assured them that the matter would be reported to higher authorities. The accused officer is currently absconding. 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.
Another announcement by Nitish Kumar before Bihar elections, now a big step taken regarding transgender
CM Nitish Kumar has taken a big step regarding transgender. The CM has ordered the formation of Safai Karamchari Commission in the state. This commission will have a chairman, a vice-chairman, five members, including a woman/transgender. The work of this commission will be to give suggestions to the government regarding the interests of the sanitation workers, protection of their rights. Amid the stir of assembly elections in Bihar, the Nitish government is making many announcements. The government announced to increase the pension of journalists on Saturday. At the same time, now the government has given a big gift to the sanitation workers. The Nitish government has now taken a big step regarding transgender. Actually, CM Nitish Kumar has ordered the formation of Safai Karamchari Commission in the state. Nitish Kumar gave this information by posting on social media handle X on Sunday. CM Nitish Kumar posted on social media handle X and said, I am happy to inform that I have directed the department to constitute Bihar State Safai Karamchari Commission to ensure protection of rights and interests of Safai Karamcharis, welfare, rehabilitation, social upliftment, redressal of grievances and monitoring of various welfare schemes in the state of Bihar. What will be the work of the commission? The CM further said, this commission will give suggestions to the government regarding the protection of the rights of the Safai Karamcharis, their rights and will review the welfare schemes related to the people engaged in cleaning work and take action to implement it. Transgenders will also be included in the commission The Bihar State Safai Karamchari Commission will have a chairman, a vice-chairman and five members, out of which one will be a woman/transgender. This commission will play an important role in connecting the deprived sections of the society associated with cleaning work in the state to the mainstream and in their social and economic development. Big announcement for journalists The assembly elections in Bihar are near. Regarding this, all the parties want to do public in their interest. The Nitish government is also making big announcements almost daily. An announcement was made for journalists on Saturday. CM Nitish Kumar said, under the Bihar Patrakar Samman Pension Scheme, now all eligible journalists will be given a pension of Rs 15,000 instead of Rs 6,000 every month. Also, in case of death of journalists receiving pension under Bihar Patrakar Samman Pension Scheme, their spouse has been instructed to be given a pension amount of Rs 10,000 instead of Rs 3,000 per month. Along with this, he also announced about electricity. The CM had said, from August 1, 2025, i.e. from the bill of July month, all domestic consumers of the state will not have to pay any money for electricity up to 125 units. This will benefit a total of 1 crore 67 lakh families of the state. Courtesy: Hindi News
Laxman accuses Cong of neglecting backward classes
Mysuru: MP and national president of the BJP Backward Classes Morcha, K Laxman, alleged that the Congress, which ruled the country for over 50 years, did nothing for the development of backward classes. He also opposed the Telangana model caste census. Speaking at a seminar on caste census organised by the Social Justice Awareness Forum, Mysuru division, he accused the Congress of discarding reports submitted by various commissions aimed at uplifting backward classes economically, socially, and educationally. Laxman claimed that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who governed for 17 years, ignored the Kaka Kalelkar Commission report, which recommended reservations in employment and education for backward classes. He further alleged that subsequent Congress leaders, including Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, followed suit by neglecting these reports, effectively throwing them into the dustbin. He also accused the Congress of rejecting the Mandal Commission report. Targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, Laxman claimed they portray themselves as champions of backward classes while betraying them. He alleged that Rahul Gandhi’s DNA reflects opposition to backward classes, pointing to the Congress govt’s rejection of the Kantharaju Commission report in Karnataka, which led to a loss of Rs 165 crore in taxpayers’ money. Laxman criticised Rahul Gandhi’s suggestion to conduct a caste census in Karnataka on the lines of Telangana. In Telangana, Muslims were included in the backward classes list, increasing the reservation to 52%, which he described as an injustice to genuine backward classes. He urged that the Telangana model should not be followed in Karnataka under any circumstances. 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.
Maya: Rahul doing ‘selfish politics’
Lucknow: A day after the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said at a programme in Delhi that the Congress fell short of understanding issues faced by OBCs, which made space for BJP, BSP national president Mayawati likened it to shedding “crocodile tears”. In a long post on X, she said, “The admission by the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha that the Congress Party was not true and trustworthy in matters of political and economic hopes, aspirations, and getting reservation and constitutional rights for the people of the country’s huge population of Other Backward Classes (OBC) is not a new thing, rather it seems more like selfish politics of saying what it does not mean.” She said that Rahul Gandhi’s statement was as well-known as the Congress party’s sad and unfortunate attitude towards crores of exploited, deprived, and neglected SC/ST community of the country, due to which the people of these classes formed their own party, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), so that they could uphold their self-respect and self-esteem. She also said that due to its attitude towards OBCs, Congress remained out of power in major states of the country, including UP. “After losing power, they have started remembering these classes and are shedding crocodile tears,” she added. “In the current situation, BJP’s NDA also seems to be adopting the same double-faced attitude towards these classes,” 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.