TN to induct trans persons into home guard services
Chennai: To promote inclusivity, the Tamil Nadu govt will soon induct members of the transgender community into the state’s home guard services. Officials from the Tamil Nadu transgender welfare board said selected members will undergo training in traffic management, crowd control, and assisting in emergencies such as floods, including rescue and relief operations. In the first phase, 50 transgender individuals will be selected and deployed in Chennai, Avadi, and Tambaram. They will be provided uniforms on a par with other home guard personnel, officials said, adding that the first batch will join within a month. However, members of the community stressed the need for sustained support beyond symbolic gestures. A transgender priest from Old Washermenpet, known as Ravi ‘Amma’, said the previous efforts lacked continuity. “Sensitisation within govt departments is essential to ensure we are treated with dignity. Social support must also be strengthened,” she said. She recalled how Greater Chennai Corporation had appointed ten transgender individuals as clean ambassadors under the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM), but most eventually quit due to poor acceptance within the departments. In a broader push for trans rights and welfare, the govt on Sunday also announced a revamp of the state’s transgender welfare board, which will now include 28 members — among them transgender women, a trans man, an intersex person, and a woman. The board oversees pensions, business subsidies, education aid, ID cards, and skill training for the community. The monthly pension for destitute transgender persons above 40 years has been increased from 1,000 to 1,500, with 3 crore allocated for 1,760 beneficiaries in the 2025–26 financial year. During the second wave of Covid-19, more than 17,000 transgender persons without family cards received financial aid totaling 3.4 crore. More than 10,000 individuals have used the state’s “Thirunangai” app to access ID services. Additionally, more than 800 people have availed self-employment subsidies of up to 50,000 each. Education aid and a 1 lakh annual award also continue to support empowerment and public recognition. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https://timesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Hemant govt must take initiative for OBC reservations in edu institutions: Cong
Jamshedpur: The ruling alliance party, Congress, has appealed to the Hemant Soren govt to take the initiative for the Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservations in educational institutions across the state. Making the appeal, state Congress in-charge Koppula Raju said Article 15 (5) of the Constitution allows the state to make provisions for the betterment of socially and economically backward classes, concerning their admission to educational institutions. While speaking at the Samvidhan Bachao Rally at Sakchi on Sunday, the Congress leader said the state govt must take the initiative without any delay. Raju also said party leader Rahul Gandhi played a pivotal role in driving the Narendra Modi govt at the Centre to give its nod for the caste census. “From the streets to Parliament, Rahul Gandhi fought for the rights of the OBC community which forced the Modi government to bow before the legitimate demand and agree to a census of the backward classes,” Raju said, addressing the crowd at the Sakchi parking zone. Stating that protecting the Constitution is the responsibility of all Indians, Raju further said, “Congress has taken the lead but it is the responsibility of all citizens to participate in the campaign to uphold the democratic values, principles and constitutional provisions.” During the rally, the party passed a resolution praising the armed forces for their commendable feat in ‘Operation Sindoor’. The bravery and courage demonstrated by the soldiers ensured a strong military response to Pakistan, he added. Speaking on the occasion, state Congress president, Keshav Mahato Kamlesh, said the Modi govt failed to align with the spirit of the Constitution, claiming that it was grossly undermined by the Centre with its activities in the last 11 years. The rally was necessitated to make the common people know how the Modi govt is violating the Constitution, Kamlesh said. Top party leaders of the state attended the rally organised by the East Singhbhum district Congress committee. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https://timesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
MP: Ambedkar statue dispute in Gwalior High Court premises: Bhim Army workers beaten up by lawyers
After this entire incident, a situation of caste tension has arisen in Gwalior. On the one hand, Ambedkar followers are calling this entire incident a conspiracy to suppress the voice of Dalits. Bhopal. The dispute that arose in the Gwalior High Court Bench premises over the installation of the statue of Constitution maker Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar has now turned into caste tension. On Saturday evening, this tension took a violent turn when some lawyers of the Bar Association beat up Bhim Army leader Rupesh Kane and his associates in the presence of police force. This incident took place outside the City Center premises of the High Court, where heavy police force was already deployed. The roots of this entire incident were laid when the news of the plan to install the statue of Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar in the High Court premises came to light. A group of Ambedkarite lawyers reached the High Court with the statue and talked about installing the statue on May 14. They claimed that they have received permission for this. A crane was also called for this, but as soon as the installation process started, the Bar Association protested against it and created a ruckus. The Bar Association says that the seven-member building committee of the High Court has not given permission to install the statue. They argue that such activities in the judicial complex affect the dignity of the court. Bheem Army arrived after the lawyers’ warning After the clash on Thursday, a group of lawyers had openly warned that whatever happens in the court premises, Ambedkar’s statue will not be allowed to be installed. They had said that “This is a court, not a street or a locality, let the Bhim Army come and show itself here.” In response to this warning, Bhim Army leader Rupesh Kane reached outside the High Court premises with his team on Saturday evening. Police force was already deployed there, but as soon as the court time ended at 5 pm and the lawyers came out, the situation worsened after seeing Rupesh Kane. Despite the police stopping them, the lawyers surrounded the Bhim Army leaders and attacked them. VIP Road became a battlefield The VIP road outside the High Court turned into a battlefield for some time. Police, lawyers and Bhim Army members were seen all around. As soon as slogans of Jai Bhim were raised, the anger of the lawyers flared up and they beat Rupesh Kane and his companions with kicks and punches. The police tried to control the situation and removed the Bhim Army leaders from there and took them to a safe place. In a conversation with The Mooknayak, Bhim Army leader Rupesh Kane said that he was standing outside the High Court premises, when suddenly a group of lawyers came and attacked him. According to Rupesh Kane, the attacking lawyers had sticks. They beat him badly by throwing him on the ground and allegedly abused him with casteist slurs. Roopesh said that a complaint has been lodged with the police about this incident, but the police say that they are investigating the matter. No FIR has been registered in this case so far. In view of the situation after the uproar, the administration has increased the police force. A large number of police forces are now deployed around the High Court premises. Regarding this entire dispute, Additional SP Krishna Lalchandani said, “A decision was to be taken on when and how the statue would be installed. Before this, a dispute arose between the two parties. The police have brought the situation under control. Now the next hearing will be held on May 19.” Police’s role under question After this incident, questions are also being raised on the role of the police. Eyewitnesses say that the police was present on the spot, but it did not make enough efforts to stop the lawyers. The Bhim Army has expressed displeasure over this and alleged that this attack was pre-planned and the administration remained a mute spectator. Tension in Gwalior After this entire incident, a situation of caste tension has arisen in Gwalior. On the one hand, while Ambedkar followers are calling this entire incident a conspiracy to suppress the voice of Dalits, a section of lawyers is calling it a case of violation of the dignity of the judicial complex. Now the entire matter will be heard on May 19, in which it will be decided whether permission will be given to install Ambedkar’s statue or not. At present, there is tight security in the Gwalior High Court premises and the district administration has intensified preparations to deal with any situation. Courtesy: Ankit Pachauri, Hindi News
MP High Court’s first Dalit Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait retires, gets emotional at farewellceremony
Heared 3810 cases and left a deep mark in the judiciary, took sensitive decisions for the poor and the disabled Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh High Court’s first Dalit Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait is retiring on 24 May. On Tuesday, when a farewell ceremony was organized in his honor in the High Court premises, Justice Kait became emotional remembering his life’s struggles. He said that being the son of a laborer father, he himself completed his studies till matriculation by working as a laborer. “I never thought that I would become a judge,” — saying this in the ceremony, he said in an emotional voice that the conditions in which he studied did not even have rooms for the school. “Classes were held under the trees,” he said. Tribute paid to the architect of the Constitution Justice Kait recalled the important moments of his career when he first became a judge of the Delhi High Court in 2008, on the same day Badar Durrez Ahmed, son of former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, was also sworn in. On that historic day, everyone paid tribute to Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar — who drafted the Constitution to provide equal opportunities to the working class and underprivileged community of India. Sharing his experience as Chief Justice, he said that the Madhya Pradesh High Court has a sanctioned strength of 53 judges, but at present only 33 judges are working. This not only slows down the process of justice, but also puts a lot of work pressure on the judges. “I have heard 3810 cases since September 27,” Helping poor students become civil judges During his tenure, Kait abolished the requirement of 70% marks in the recruitment of civil judges. He said, “Most of the poor students studying in government universities are not able to score 70% marks, while students of private universities do. Due to this rule, poor students were out of the civil judge examination.” Initiative to destroy the waste of Bhopal gas tragedy Chief Justice Kait also monitored the process of destroying the dangerous chemical waste of Bhopal gas tragedy. He took the initiative to destroy the waste of Union Carbide, although many petitions were filed against it, but Kait took forward the process of burning the waste with scientific process and government permission. He was sensitive towards the disabled and the victims Kait set an example of sensitivity in the judiciary. In a case, when he saw a disabled person wandering in the court with applications again and again, he ordered his transfer without hearing. The matter of permission for air travel for disabled children also came before him, which he resolved immediately. Ban on construction of temples in police stations During the hearing of a PIL, he questioned the government as to why temples are being built inside police stations and with whose permission. Giving a clear order, he said that permission should not be given to build temples in new police stations. His decision strengthens the constitutional spirit of secularism. Journey of Chief Justice Kait Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait was born in a laborer family in Haryana. After his early education, he obtained an LLB degree from the Central University of Delhi. In the field of advocacy, he practiced in Delhi and during this time he was also a junior to former President Ram Nath Kovind. His judicial service started in the year 2008, when he was appointed a judge of the Delhi High Court. After this, in the year 2023, he was made the Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court. After his contribution to the judiciary, he will retire on 24 May 2025. Courtesy: Ankit Pachauri, Hindi News
MP: Dalit youths in Rajgarh were subjected to inhuman treatment and assault, their faces were blackened and they were paraded in the village
Police registered a case under SC/ST Act after the video of the incident of May 13 surfaced Bhopal. The brutality against two youths of Dalit community in a village in Kurawar police station area of Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh has shaken the state. These youths were first beaten up in the field, then their faces were blackened and they were paraded in the entire village wearing a garland of shoes and slippers. This incident is of May 13, but the matter gained momentum after its video surfaced on Thursday. The victim youths lodged a complaint at Kurawar police station, after which the police have registered a case against the accused under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act (SC/ST Act) and other sections. What is the matter? The victim youth told that his father had borrowed about Rs 6 lakh from some people of the village, which they were preparing to return. But before paying the amount, the goons took over 10 bighas of their ancestral land. The victim said, “We had said that take one bigha of land and adjust the rest of the money, but they got angry and did this atrocity in the name of teaching us a lesson.” Caught in the field, clothes removed, face blackened The victim said that on May 13, the accused reached the field and caught him and his companion there. He said, “Our clothes were removed, face blackened and hands were tied and garlanded with shoes and slippers. After this, we were publicly insulted in the entire village,” After the incident, the victim’s father tried to reach a compromise in the village. At that time, Yagya-Havan was going on in the village, so he did not register a complaint in the police station. But as soon as this video went viral on social media, the police came into action. First the police kept talking about intoxication, then FIR registered Initially, Kurawar police kept saying that the youth had reached the village in a state of intoxication and a dispute had occurred there. But when the video surfaced and the matter heated up, police station in-charge Sangeeta Sharma informed on Thursday night that action has been taken on the complaint of the victim. The police have registered a case in the matter on charges of assault, insulting behavior and cruelty to persons of Scheduled Castes and Tribes. Anger among Dalit organizations, demand for arrest After the incident, Dalit organizations have demanded that the accused be arrested immediately and the victim’s family be given security. The organizations say that this matter is not just about caste insult, but a direct attack on the values of the Constitution, which cannot be tolerated under any circumstances. Speaking to The Mooknayak, Bhim Army leader Vinod Yadav Ambedkar said that atrocities are being continuously committed against Dalits in Madhya Pradesh and the government has completely failed to stop them. He demanded that strict action be taken against the accused and the victims be given security so that they can live without fear. Congress attacks the government Speaking to The Mooknayak, SC Congress President and former member of the State Scheduled Caste Commission Pradeep Ahirwar targeted Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. He said that the government’s silence on the atrocities being committed against Dalits is extremely shameful. Pradeep Ahirwar said that the Chief Minister is only making announcements, but no concrete action is visible at the ground level. He demanded that the government should give strict punishment to the culprits and provide immediate help to the victim’s family. Courtesy: Ankit Pachauri, Hindi News
Andhra Pradesh Horror: 3-Year-Old Dalit Girl Raped, Murdered in Kadapa District by 25-Year
Old Man A three-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly raped and murdered here in Kadapa district by a 25-year-old man, said a police official on Saturday. Kambaladinne, May 24: A three-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly raped and murdered here in Kadapa district by a 25-year-old man, said a police official on Saturday. Additional Superintendent of Police, Prakash Babu, said the girl was allegedly raped and murdered by a person called Rahmatullah of Kambaladinne village in Mylavaram mandal around Friday noon. Andhra Pradesh Horror: Man Lures 3-Year-Old Girl Into Bushes With Sweets, Rapes and Kills Her in YSR Kadapa District; Arrested. “He is in our custody,” Babu told PTI. According to police, Rahmatullah came to attend a wedding and allegedly took the girl behind the function hall and raped and smothered her to death. Police booked him under the SC, ST (prevention of atrocities) Act and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the official added. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body) Women and Child Helpline Numbers: Childline India – 1098; Missing Child and Women – 1094; Women’s Helpline – 181; National Commission for Women Helpline – 112; National Commission for Women Helpline Against Violence – 7827170170; Police Women and Senior Citizen Helpline – 1091/1291. Courtesy : LatestLY Note: This news is originally published on https://latestly.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Telangana BC survey can’t be role model: Panel ex-chief
Hyderabad: Telangana Backward Classes (BC) Commission former chairman Vakulabharanam Krishna Mohan Rao has expressed serious objections over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s portrayal of Telangana’s caste enumeration and 42% BC reservation initiative as a “national role model.” He stated that the Telangana caste survey was conducted without authority as per the Constitution and legal framework. In an open letter to Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, Krishna Mohan Rao mentioned that while the Article 342A(3) permits states to maintain their own BC lists, any enumeration or survey, related to the identification of BCs must be conducted by a commission constituted under the Article 340 with the assent of the President, or under statutory provisions such as the Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952, or the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008. He noted that the SEEEPC (Socio-Economic Educational Employment Political Caste) survey in Telangana was executed by the planning department through IAS officers, without the authority of any such legally mandated body, rendering it unconstitutional. “The caste survey lacks public consultation, transparency, and scientific rigour, with no caste-wise data made public to date. Despite this, the Telangana govt proceeded to act upon it,” the ex-chairman said. He stated that the BC reservation in education and employment falls squarely under the purview of the BC Commission. He added that the govt could have entrusted the BC Commission with this task, backed by clear terms of reference (TOR), and ensured a scientifically sound process. “Unfortunately, that was not done,” he said. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https://timesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Transperson overcomes odds, becomes first rickshaw driver
Thane: Each morning, Kareena Aade begins her day like many auto drivers in Navi Mumbai and Thane—engine humming, eyes alert for potholes and potential passengers. What sets her apart isn’t just the occasional stares or surprised glances at seeing a transgender person behind the wheel, but her grit, resilience, and determination to break stereotypes and carve out a new identity. At 49, Kareena is a trailblazer. Decades ago, in her hometown of Akola, she realised she was transgender. Shunned by society and eventually by her own family, she could have easily broken down, but instead, she chose to fight back. Now driving a pink e-auto gifted through a corporate social responsibility initiative, Kareena is finally on the road—literally and figuratively—to independence. “She is the first trans-person to drive an auto in the metropolitan region and possibly in the state also,” said Thane transport official Mansingh Khade, who was present for the function where Aade was presented with the auto. Equipped with a valid licence and badge, she works in two shifts: early mornings and late evenings, often cruising the streets until midnight. During the day, she also helps care for two children of her relatives, who provide her with food and shelter. “It’s been just a week since I started, but the response has been heartening,” she says. “Some passengers and fellow drivers are surprised, but most have been kind. Many passengers often ask for my number to refer me to others—they feel safer travelling in my auto, I think.” “I want to start my own travel agency and also find a home of my own.” Her journey wasn’t easy. Emotional yet composed, Kareena recalls arriving in Mumbai years ago with barely enough money for a few meals. “I was a regular kid until my teens when I began expressing myself through cross-dressing,” she says. “My family couldn’t support me under society pressure. So one day, I left home with nothing but determination.” She began working in a canteen near JNPT, where she interacted with a few kind truck drivers and also assisted them on short hauls, eventually helping her get a driver’s licence. Soon, through an NGO, she landed a job escorting BPO employees—until the pandemic brought that work to a halt. Forced to return to her village, Kareena later returned to Mumbai and struggled to find work when NGO Samarth Bharat Vyaaspeeth selected her for an empowerment programme, gifting her an e-auto. “We verified her background and were impressed by her perseverance,” said Bhatu Sawant of the NGO. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https://timesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
UP: Dalit youth burnt alive in Prayagraj after being called on the pretext of work, public outraged; former chief ministers cornered the government over rising crime graph
The police have registered an FIR under murder and attempt to destroy evidence, while forensic teams are collecting evidence. Meanwhile, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has termed the incident as “extremely sad and worrisome” and demanded strict action from the government. Prayagraj- A heart-wrenching incident on the night of April 12 in Itaura village of Karchana police station area of Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh created a sensation in the entire area. 30-year-old Dalit youth Devi Shankar was allegedly murdered in a planned manner, after which his body was burnt to destroy evidence. His burnt body was found in a Mahua orchard located east of the village at 5:30 am on Sunday. Azad Samaj Party leader and Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad claimed that this murder was motivated by caste hatred and that some people called Devi Shankar from his house on the pretext of carrying a load and burnt him alive by pouring petrol on him. According to Dainik Bhaskar’s report, 30-year-old Devi Shankar, son of Dalit Ashok Kumar, who lives in Isota village, used to work as a labourer. He has 3 children. A daughter Kajal and two sons Suraj, Akash. His wife has died. He was the only son of his parents. Devi Shankar had left home on Saturday evening. Some people had taken the youth from home on the pretext of threshing wheat. When he did not return home the whole night, the family started looking for Devi Shankar in the morning. Meanwhile, the villagers came to know that the half-burnt body of a youth was lying in the garden. When the family reached there, they started crying and shouting. Father Ashok Kumar said – 4 youths from the village had called and taken away his son Devi Shankar. He was told that he had to do the work of threshing wheat. We saw my son accompanying them. MP Chandrashekhar also alleged that the killers hurled caste-related abuses at the deceased’s family and threatened to “burn them to death in turns like this.” According to a report in The Indian Express, Yamunanagar Deputy Commissioner of Police Vivek Chandra Yadav said that initial investigations suspect the murder to be due to an old rivalry, and six people—Dilip Singh, Vinay Singh, Ajay Singh, Manoj Singh, Sonu Singh, Shekhar Singh, and Monu—have been detained. The police have registered an FIR under sections of murder and attempt to destroy evidence, while forensic teams are collecting evidence. Meanwhile, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has called the incident “extremely sad and worrisome” and demanded strict action from the government. Chandrashekhar demanded the immediate arrest of the killers, strict action under the SC/ST Act, trial in a fast-track court, and security, compensation and employment to the victim’s family. Amidst the atmosphere of fear and anger in the village, the police have deployed additional forces, and a thorough investigation of the case is underway. Former Chief Minister and BSP supremo Mayawati posted on x regarding the incident. She wrote, “The incident of the brutal murder of a Dalit by feudal elements in Karchana, Prayagraj, UP is extremely sad and worrying. The government must take strict action against such criminal, anti-social and feudal elements running amok in the state and establish the rule of law. Also, the government should take the incidents of disrespect to the statue of the Constitution maker Bharat Ratna Param Pujya Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar very seriously and take strict action against such criminals who create tension and violence in the society so that the recurrence of such incidents can be stopped”. National President of Samajwadi Party (SP) and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav linked this incident to misuse of power and caste violence. Posting on X, he said, “The heinous crime of burning alive a Dalit youth in Prayagraj by a dominant party has proved that the unwanted patronage and arrogance of the power to its people is now making people commit murders openly. By carrying out such an incident before Baba Saheb’s birth anniversary, some powerful people want to give a message of their power to the society. They are negative and tyrannical people with a sick mindset. Let’s see if anyone has the moral strength and energy left to send a bulldozer to the house of these domineering criminal elements or they have surrendered before the criminals and have become cold. If there can be a word lower than ‘reprehensible’ then it should be used to condemn this misdeed. Courtesy : Geetha Sunil Pillai, Hindi News
UP: Bulldozers run on the possession of the accused who burnt a Dalit youth alive in Prayagraj, this is how the painful incident was carried out.
The accused beat the Dalit youth half to death. They prepared to bury him alive, even dug a pit. But then the attackers changed the plan. They collected straw and set it on fire to burn Devi Shankar. Uttar Pradesh: A 35-year-old Dalit youth was murdered in Prayagraj on April 12. The accused burnt him alive. It is being told that the only fault of the youth was that he refused to harvest wheat. On Tuesday, the administration ran a bulldozer on the illegal construction of the accused involved in the murder. This action was taken under the ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy of the Yogi government, in which strict steps are being taken against the criminals. According to the report of Dainik Bhaskar, the family members were enraged after finding his half-burnt body on the morning of April 13. They not only vandalised the house of the accused, but also did not allow the police to lift the body for 2 hours for postmortem. Later, after the postmortem, on the night of 13 April, the police forcibly cremated the Dalit youth. After this, people’s anger increased. People gathered on the road and started creating a ruckus. On Monday, Congress MP Ujjwal Raman Singh and Congress State President Ajay Rai reached to meet the victim’s family. Angry villagers also stopped their vehicles. They blocked Hanuman Mori Road. After being persuaded by the police and the MP, the villagers agreed after about 2.30 hours and moved away from the road. This entire matter is of Karchana area of Yamunapar. At around 6 pm, a bulldozer was run on the land occupied by the accused. What was the whole matter? Dalit Ashok Kumar, who lives in Isota village, has a 35-year-old son Devi Shankar who used to work as a labourer. He has 3 children. One daughter is Kajal and two sons are Suraj and Akash. His wife has died. He was the only son of his parents. On 12th April, some people took Devi Shankar to harvest wheat. When he refused to harvest wheat, the accused beat the Dalit youth half to death. They prepared to bury him alive and even dug a pit. But then the attackers changed their plan. They collected straw and set it on fire to burn Devi Shankar. This incident happened on 13th April at 6 am. Then seeing the villagers coming towards the fields, the accused ran away. After the half-burnt body of the Dalit youth was found, a ruckus started. The father gave a statement to the police that 7 people including Chhuttan Singh of the village killed my son because he was not going to harvest wheat. The dead body was not allowed to be lifted for 2 hours When the police reached the village after getting the information about the murder, the people did not allow the body to be lifted. They started protesting by keeping the dead body in front of the police. During this time, the police kept explaining to the villagers for about 2 hours. People demanded compensation of Rs 7 crore, security of license and allotment of house. Meanwhile, some people also attacked the house of the main accused Chhuttan Singh. However, the police pacified the people by explaining. The police have arrested 6 accused. Now the main accused Chhuttan Singh is still out of the reach of the police. ACP Karchana Varun Kumar said, 4 youths of the village took Devi Shankar at night on the pretext of work. His body was found in the morning. The family members say that the same people killed him where he went to work. Looking at the body, it seems that he was burnt after killing him. The matter of burning him alive is not clear. The family members allege that he was burnt alive. 6 people have been arrested and are being questioned. Due to contradictions in their statements, investigation is going on from many angles. Nephew Rahul said that some people came in the evening and took his uncle away. Those people had said that there was work to harvest wheat. What happened there, nothing is known. Dalit Ashok Kumar’s 30-year-old son Devi Shankar, who lives in Isota village, used to work as a labourer. He has 3 children. One daughter Kajal and two sons Suraj, Akash. His wife has died. He was the only son of his parents. According to the Patrika report, investigation has revealed that the deceased Devi Shankar had relations with a girl from the accused family, due to which the accused got angry and hatched a conspiracy. He was called on some pretext, made to drink alcohol and then strangled to death. After this, an attempt was made to burn the body to destroy the evidence. The accused arrested and sent to jail by the police include Dilip Singh alias Chhuttan, Ajay Singh, Manoj Singh, Sanjay Singh alias Sonu, Shekhar Singh, Mohit Singh, Awadhesh Singh alias DM and Vimlesh Gupta alias Baba Don. The main accused Vinay Singh is still absconding. This incident once again shows that the administration is no longer shying away from taking a tough stand against crime and criminals. Courtesy: Rajan Chaudhary, Hindi News