Inter-caste lovers found hanging
Trichy: A 19-year-old dalit youth and a 17-year-old girl belonging to MBC (most backward class) were found dead in an alleged suicide near Tharangambadi in Mayiladuthurai district on Tuesday. The youth’s relatives claimed it was a ‘caste-related killing,’ and resorted to vandalism. Police have arrested five people, including the girl’s father, under SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The bodies of the youth, identified as M Parthiban from Puthupalayam village, and the minor girl, a resident of Sathangudi, were recovered from a shed a few hundred metres from the girl’s house. Parthiban was a mason, while the girl had recently completed her Class XII and was preparing to join college. They were in a relationship for two years, but the girl’s family strongly opposed it. On Monday night, Parthiban filed a complaint at Poraiyar station, alleging that the girl’s father and her relatives had assaulted him and abused him with caste slurs. In the morning, the girl’s father, Lakshmikanthan, lodged a complaint stating that his daughter was missing. Later, the couple were found hanging inside a shed. Police sent the bodies to Mayiladuthurai Government Hospital for post-mortem examination. Parthiban’s relatives alleged that the girl’s family members had murdered him. Dozens of them gathered in Sathangudi and vandalised the girl’s house as well as the house of another relative. Acting on the instructions of Mayiladuthurai superintendent of police in-charge G Stalin, Poraiyar police arrested the girl’s father Lakshmikanthan and four of his relatives — Surya, Manimaran, Vasanthan, and Vijaya Kumar. The suspects were charged under SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and presented before a magistrate who remanded them to judicial custody. VCK members joined Parthiban’s relatives in claiming that the couple had been murdered in a ‘caste killing’. “There were no external injuries on the victims’ bodies to confirm that they were murdered,” the SP in charge told TOI. Mayiladuthurai police have deployed personnel in Sathangudi in the aftermath of the deaths. In the evening, around hundred people including VCK, communist parties, Parthiban’s relatives and villagers from Puthupalayam were detained after they blocked the road near Tharangambadi seeking justice. The SP said they are monitoring the situation and increasing the police strength at night to prevent further violence. 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
Dispute over garbage dumping in Sakiat: Dalit woman attacked, several injured
Dalit community members were attacked in Urhana, under the Sakiat police station area of Etah, following a dispute over garbage dumping. One person was seriously injured in the incident, while several other women and men were also injured. The injured person has been referred to the medical college. According to locals, Jaswant Yadav, a resident of Naglan Qazi Mohalla, owns a road-breaking shop and a vehicle washing center in Urhana Mohalla. On Friday, the wife of Durbin, a watchman from the Jatav community, went to dump garbage on the roadside as usual. It is alleged that Jaswant Yadav abused her and prevented her from dumping. Following this, Jaswant Yadav called some people from his village. Upon arriving at the scene, these people began throwing bricks and stones. Durbin’s father, Neksu Lal, a Dalit, was seriously injured in the attack. Additionally, several women and men were also injured by bricks. Upon receiving information about the incident, police arrived at the scene. The seriously injured Durbin was admitted to the CHC Sakiet for treatment. Seeing his critical condition, doctors referred him to the medical college. The police have taken a written complaint from the victim’s family and assured them of action. Station in-charge Videsh Rathi stated that a dispute broke out between two groups in Mohalla Urhana, Sakiet town, on Friday evening, in which a watchman was injured. The injured person has been medically examined. He also stated that legal action will be taken against those who threw bricks and stones at the houses. The CO will investigate the entire matter. Vishal Kumar | Sakiet, Courtesy: Hindi News
‘Pro Sangh approach’: Row over Kerala election commissioner’s appointment deepens rift in Congress
KPCC general secretary P M Niyas seeks Rahul Gandhi’s intervention, also writes to Mallikarjun Kharge. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The row over the appointment of the new State Election Commissioner has taken a political and ideological turn, with the opposition LDF intensifying its attack on the V D Satheesan government over its alleged soft stance towards the Sangh Parivar. The LDF, which has been targeting the government over its support to the PM SHRI scheme, has now sought to link the appointment controversy to its broader charge that the government is accommodating the Sangh Parivar. The opposition has drawn strength from the public opposition of KPCC general secretary P M Niyas to the appointment of N Seshadrinathan as the State Election Commissioner. CPM state secretary M V Govindan alleged that the appointment is yet another example of the government’s pro-Sangh Parivar approach. LDF leaders believe that criticism from within the Congress lends greater credibility to their campaign, particularly among the Muslim minority. Meanwhile, further deepening the unease within the Congress over the appointment, Niyas has sought the intervention of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, urging him to ensure that the cabinet decision to appoint Seshadrinathan is withdrawn. He has also written to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge seeking the party leadership’s intervention. On Tuesday, Niyas, who had publicly opposed the appointment of Seshadrinathan as the State Election Commissioner, met Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala. “Chennithala told me that the proposal was placed before the cabinet as an out-of-agenda item and that he, therefore, could not verify the facts,” Niyas told TNIE. Niyas reiterated that the cabinet decision should be withdrawn and said he would continue his campaign against the appointment. Apart from Minister K M Shaji, no other minister has publicly defended the chief minister over the issue. Although Niyas is widely regarded as being close to AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, no other leaders associated with Venugopal have publicly backed his stand. Party sources said both the Venugopal and Chennithala camps have adopted a strategic approach by refraining from openly criticising either the government or the chief minister. Meanwhile, leaders close to Satheesan maintained that decisions are taken collectively in consultation with the cabinet and the UDF leadership. “Ordinary party workers and the public have high expectations of the government,” a KPCC office-bearer close to Satheesan said. “The government needs time to rectify its mistakes. People will not take lightly an all-out attack against Satheesan at this stage. This is a cooling off period for the government. Niyas has his own agenda,” he added. According to Congress leaders from Kozhikode, Satheesan had reprimanded Niyas during the Chelakkara by-election campaign which in turn created a rift between them. Meanwhile, Kozhikode DCC general secretary Shajir Arfat Karat, in a Facebook post, appealed that no one should, for narrow political interests, drag people of integrity and public standing, including members of the judiciary, into the Sangh Parivar camp. However, many senior KPCC office-bearers and MLAs from Kozhikode, cutting across factional lines, are understood to support Niyas’ allegations. They claimed that similar discrepancies were evident in the appointment of the chief secretary, alleging that the appointment was made despite complaints against the officer. Some leaders also alleged that corporate interests were influencing key appointments. They further claimed that the chief minister’s preferred choice for the post of ADGP (Law and Order) was not P Vijayan. “However, the home minister did not agree with the chief minister’s proposal,” a Congress leader said. K S Sreejith 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
Karnataka Cabinet expansion: Brass to decide on their own
Surjewala knows the ground reality and is aware of whose elevation as ministers will help the Congress in the 2028 Assembly elections in Karnataka, sources said. BENGALURU: The Congress high command, which reportedly asked Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar not to entertain lobbying by party legislators for ministerial posts, is likely to take a decision on cabinet expansion on its own without holding any consultations with state party leaders. “AICC General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge of party affairs Randeep Singh Surjewala has prepared the list after taking suggestions from party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Shivakumar, and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Now, it is only a formality to announce the names after obtaining the approval of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi,” sources told The New Indian Express. Rahul is expected to return to India on July 3 or 4. Surjewala knows the ground reality and is aware of whose elevation as ministers will help the Congress in the 2028 Assembly elections in Karnataka, sources said. “That is why the top brass is unlikely to summon any leader to Delhi to discuss the cabinet expansion,” the sources added. However, Shivakumar, who shares a good rapport with Surjewala, is likely to have an edge in pushing for young and new faces, as Rahul Gandhi is also believed to share the same view. “There are 20 vacancies. At least 15 will be filled by new faces while maintaining a balance in terms of caste and regional representation,” party insiders said. More than 50 ministerial aspirants, who had been openly sponsoring demonstrations by their supporters and lobbying for cabinet berths, have now stopped doing so. However, some of them have continued their efforts by meeting senior leaders of the party high command confidentially in Delhi, an MLA told The New Indian Express. If all goes as planned, the expansion of the Shivakumar cabinet is expected to take place by July 10, ahead of the monsoon session of the legislature, which is likely to begin in the third week of July. Devaraj B Hirehalli 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
We will hit back: New TNCC chief Tagore sets sight on PM Rahul Gandhi for 2029
Chennai: Taking charge as the state president of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC), Virudhunagar MP Manickam Tagore on Monday declared that the party’s singular focus is to install Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Addressing cadres at Sathyamoorthy Bhavan, Tagore issued a stern warning to political rivals, cautioning that Congress would aggressively “hit back” against any criticism directed at the party or its leadership. “We have no personal issues with anyone. We are peace-loving people. But we will not remain silent if anyone criticises our leader. Whoever it may be,” he said. He referred to former ally DMK and its leaders Udhayanidhi Stalin, R S Bharathi, and several others, labeling them “betrayers” and “backstabbers” for criticising Rahul Gandhi following the realignment of post-poll allies. He also cautioned PMK leader Anbumani and NTK chief coordinator Seeman to refrain from criticising the Congress leader. Listing his priorities, the three-time MP urged functionaries to set aside their differences and egos to work as a unified force to achieve their target of winning all 39 seats in the 2029 Lok Sabha polls. “We should build a narrative around whether the electorate wants Rahul Gandhi or Narendra Modi as their PM. Surveys show that 60-65% of people want our leader Rahul Gandhi as the PM. We should work hard to translate the people’s wish into action.” He called TVK a “respectful ally” and credited them with aiding the revival of Congress in Tamil Nadu, as after 59 years, the party has representation in the cabinet. Noting that this is a crucial juncture, Tagore emphasised that party functionaries must work in tandem to take the party to the next level. He confirmed they would continue their alliance in the local body polls and guaranteed that hardworking and loyal functionaries would be given opportunities. He also appreciated his predecessors, comparing the role of the state president to a relay race, and assured to do his part. He appealed to ministers Rajeshkumar and P Viswanathan to meet party cadres and functionaries at Satyamoorthy Bhavan once a week after office hours. He also cautioned them to watch their words and actions, as they could attract criticism. Tagore’s predecessor K Selvaperunthagai earlier said that he had retrieved party property worth around ₹5,000 crore and established village-level committees in more than 17,000 villages during his tenure, which lasted 34 months. “I have created a robust infrastructure and retrieved party property. The new president can deliver with the existing party infra without doing much,” Selvaperunthagai said. He added that he was stepping down from the position with “double happiness” and thanked the party leadership for giving him the opportunity to serve Congress. 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
An 11-year-old innocent girl was gang-raped in Hardoi.
The victim’s father leveled serious allegations against the police; he pleaded with the Chief Minister for justice. Hardoi Gangrape Crime News: A case of gang rape of an 11-year-old Dalit girl has come to light in Hardoi. Following this inhumane incident, the victim’s father has leveled serious allegations against the local police, causing a stir within the department. A sensational incident has come to light in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, that has brought shame to law and order and the police force. An 11-year-old Dalit girl has been accused of gang rape in the Bilgram police station area. Following this inhumane incident, the victim’s father has leveled serious allegations against the local police, causing a stir within the department. The victim’s father has leveled serious allegations against the police. The victim’s father alleges that his daughter was kidnapped and brutally assaulted. When they went to the police station seeking justice, the police, instead of taking action against the accused, threatened to imprison the victim’s family by charging them with marijuana. Furthermore, the family alleges that the police and female police officers severely beat and intimidated the victim. What is the whole matter? In fact, the victim’s family originally hails from the Harpalpur area of Hardoi district and has been living in Kanpur for the past 10 years, driving auto-rickshaws. It is alleged that the main accused, Rahul Tiwari, Prashant, his wife Priya, and Guddu, who lived below their apartment, had also kidnapped the girl on June 14th. At that time, after a complaint to Dial 112, the accused released the girl with the help of the police. It is alleged that the frightened family left the girl at her maternal grandfather’s house for her safety, but the accused were so emboldened that they lured her away from there and abducted her on June 22nd. Police Kept Procrastinating – Victim’s Father The victim’s father alleges that despite being informed on June 22nd, the Bilgram police station continued to procrastinate and filed a case the following day, June 23rd. The victim’s father claims that the investigating officer in the case, Deep Narayan Pandey, was in constant contact with the accused and was speaking to them on the phone, while telling the victim’s family that their location was untraceable. What did the victim say after regaining consciousness? The father alleges that he was chased away from the police station, was not allowed to meet his daughter, and that sections like the POCSO and SC/ST Act were not initially added to suppress the case. The extreme point was reached when the investigating officer threatened to imprison the victim’s family. The father alleges that when his daughter regained consciousness, she told him that the administration and police had intimidated, threatened, and beaten her severely. Investigating officer Deep Narayan Pandey also beat her. Because of this, his daughter is now extremely afraid to even go to the police. The accused is threatening the victim’s family. The victim’s father made another shocking revelation, stating that the main accused, Rahul Tiwari, is so emboldened that he continues to call and threaten him and his family even after the incident. According to him, accused Rahul Tiwari is saying on the phone, “Take 10-20 lakh rupees and sell your daughter. End the matter. If you do anything further in this matter, we’ll shoot you all.” The victim’s family sought help from Chandrashekhar Azad. The father stated that they still have the call details of the accused, who called and threatened them just 1-2 hours ago. When no hearing took place at the local level for several days, the victim’s family tried to contact Chandrashekhar Azad, the national president of the Azad Samaj Party. As soon as the police became aware of the matter’s escalation, the department immediately swung into action, and just a few hours later, the accused left the girl in a distraught state. What did the police say about the matter? However, the police claim that the girl walked to the police station on June 28th. Currently, the victim is admitted to a medical college due to excessive bleeding and severe shock, where she is unable to speak. Following the heated debate, Azad Samaj Party National President Chandrashekhar Azad appealed to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for strict action through the social media platform ‘X’. CM Yogi Chandrashekhar Azad’s Appeal In a tweet, Chandrashekhar Azad described the incident as inhumane and a serious question on the state’s law and order. He asked the Chief Minister, “When will daughters receive a sensitive police system?” Azad demanded that the victim be immediately provided with the best medical care, that the case be investigated impartially and timely, and that stringent sections of the POCSO and SC/ST Acts be added. Strict departmental and legal action be taken against the guilty policemen and female police officers who threatened the victim’s family and exhibited negligence, insensitivity, and assaulted the innocent girl at the police station. Police termed the allegations baseless. The police’s response to the matter has also been released. CO Bilgram, Ramsurat Sonkar, stated that a case was registered on June 23rd based on the plaintiff’s complaint, and police teams were searching for the victim. According to the police, the victim herself came to the police station on June 28th, after which she underwent a medical examination. The police have described the allegations of assault, indecency, or intimidation and killing of the innocent girl as completely baseless, false, and false. The police state that further legal action will be taken after the victim’s statement is recorded in court. Currently, all named accused are absconding, and police teams are conducting raids to search for them. Written by Pooja Singh Hardoi Crime News/Ashish Dwivedi Courtesy: Hindi News
Dalit cop found hanging at police station in UP’s Bahraich; no reason ascertained yet
Bahraich (UP), A 28-year-old Dalit constable was found hanging in the staff room of the Huzurpur Police Station on Monday evening, police said. Circle Officer (Kaiserganj) DK Srivastava identified the deceased as Jyoti Paswan, who was posted at the station. Srivastava said that the deceased was originally a resident of Maharajganj district, though her family had recently shifted to Kanpur. Her family had left Kanpur for Bahraich. According to the police, no suicide note was recovered from the scene. “The matter is being investigated thoroughly and seriously. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination. Further action will be taken based on the information obtained from the investigation and the post-mortem report,” he said. PTI COR NAV VN VN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Courtesy : The Print Note: This news is originally published on https:/theprint.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
KTR accuses Telangana Congress govt of seizing assigned Dalit and tribal lands
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) has accused the Congress-led Telangana government of seizing lands assigned to Dalits, tribal communities, and poor people, despite earlier promises to issue ownership titles (pattas). Speaking at a BRS Constituency general body meeting in Parigi on Friday, KTR alleged that the government, in the name of developing industrial parks, is unlawfully acquiring lands, including in Parigi under the leadership of the local Congress MLA. He recalled warning two years ago that the Congress should not be trusted, stating his belief that trusting it would lead to Telangana being deceived. During elections, Congress leader Revanth Reddy made numerous promises including Rythu Bandhu assistance, pensions, crop bonuses, and financial support for tenant farmers and agricultural labourers, KTR said. He stated that none of these promises have been fulfilled, and accused Congress of deceiving all sections of society with what he described as “420 promises” made through various declarations, including commitments under SC and ST declarations. KTR also highlighted alleged atrocities related to the proposed project in Lagacherla, accusing Revanth Reddy of filing police cases, assaulting, harassing, and jailing tribal youth because they refused to surrender their lands. He further claimed that one individual suffering a heart attack was denied proper medical care and was instead taken in handcuffs. Asserting that the BRS will not accept forcible acquisition of assigned lands from poor people in Parigi, KTR said the party stands firmly with those affected. He urged the government to grant legal ownership first, provide fair compensation, and acquire land only with farmers’ consent. The BRS party intends to support affected individuals against what it describes as illegal land acquisitions by Revanth Reddy and the local MLA, and is prepared to pursue legal action if necessary. KTR criticised the lift irrigation project introduced by Revanth Reddy worth Rs 4,400 crore, claiming it was designed to generate commissions and mislead the public, as opposed to former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao’s (KCR) plan to bring water to Parigi through a gravity-based irrigation system. On women’s welfare, KTR said that Revanth Reddy promised to make one crore women millionaires and claimed that had the promised Rs 2,500 per month been given, women would have become financially stronger. He challenged Revanth Reddy to deposit Rs 1.5 lakh into every eligible woman’s bank account, vowing to permanently retire from politics if this was done, and urged him to accept the challenge if he had the courage. Politics KTR called on party workers to unite with the goal of replacing the Congress government and restoring KCR to power, emphasising this as necessary to return Telangana to a path of development. He stated that under the previous BRS government, drinking water was provided to every village, tribal hamlet, and household in Parigi. He also referred to past atrocities committed against women and tribal communities, particularly in Lagacherla within Revanth Reddy’s constituency, saying: “Being deceived once is the fault of the person who deceives, but being deceived repeatedly by Congress should not happen. People must unite and fight together.” KTR explained the party’s SIR initiative and membership registration campaign to party cadres. He warned that if false cases were filed against BRS workers or if they faced harassment, responsible police officers would be held accountable. He added that legal action would be pursued against officials who misuse their authority even after retirement. He assured party workers that he would take personal responsibility for protecting their future and ensuring they receive respect and positions within the party. Courtesy : The News Mill Note: This news is originally published on https:/thenewsmill.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
‘Rape’ of Dalit woman: Kerala HC denies bail to Palakkad councillor
The Congress councillor was expelled from Palakkad District Congress Committee after the political controversies over the allegations against him The High Court had earlier denied an anticipatory bail plea, which had claimed that the allegations lacked merit and that there were errors in the investigation. The High Court had earlier denied an anticipatory bail plea, which had claimed that the allegations lacked merit and that there were errors in the investigation. | Photo Credit: RK Nithin The Kerala High Court on Monday (June 29, 2026) dismissed the bail plea of Prasobh Valsan, a councillor of Palakkad Corporation, in the alleged rape of a Dalit woman. The High Court had earlier denied an anticipatory bail plea, which had claimed that the allegations lacked merit and that there were errors in the investigation. However, the court had noted that the prosecution had made out a prima facie case for his arrest and denied the plea. Following this, Mr. Valsan had surrendered to the police at the Palakkad Town Station. Congress expels Palakkad councillor over sexual assault complaint Mr. Valsan was expelled from the Palakkad District Congress Committee after the political controversies over the allegations against him. The Dalit woman had alleged that Mr. Valsan had entered her house under the pretext of offering her a job and then raped her. The Hindu Bureau Courtesy : The Hindu Note: This news is originally published on https:/thehindu.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Owaisi’s show of strength in Bijnor, attempts to balance the Muslim-Dalit equation; will SP’s tension increase?
UP Politics: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi will address a public meeting today in Najibabad, Bijnor, as part of the “Paigam-e-Ittehad” program. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who is seeking political ground in Uttar Pradesh, will address a public meeting today in Najibabad, Bijnor, as part of the “Paigam-e-Ittehad” program. He will not only seek to establish his own political standing in Muslim-majority constituencies in western Uttar Pradesh, but his political activism has also raised concerns for the opposition Samajwadi Party (SP). Regarding the program, party spokesperson Shadab Chauhan stated that the current government and the main opposition party have perpetrated atrocities and discrimination against Muslims, victims, and marginalized groups. Together, they have made them political pariahs. Asaduddin Owaisi will hold a public meeting on these issues, along with other issues, primarily the problems of sugarcane farmers in this belt. Furthermore, Shadab Chauhan stated that Asaduddin Owaisi has appealed to all parties to unite to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party and is ready to join forces with them. Why did he choose the Najibabad seat? The Najibabad seat in Bijnor district is a Muslim-majority constituency, and the Dalit-Muslim equation here could be the key to anyone’s victory. Consequently, Asaduddin Owaisi chose this location for his public meeting. Furthermore, the plight of farmers and laborers here is also concerning, and he appears to be trying to capitalize on this. Haji Tasleem is a Samajwadi Party MLA from the Najibabad seat, so Asaduddin Owaisi’s presence is a source of tension for the Samajwadi Party. To ensure this public meeting was a success, party workers have been conducting a public relations campaign for the past several days. Asaduddin Owaisi is active in Uttar Pradesh Party mobilization for the UP assembly elections has intensified. Asaduddin Owaisi previously attended a program in Bahraich. Although he did not achieve much success in previous assembly elections, the surprising performance of Owaisi’s party in the recent Bihar assembly elections has raised eyebrows among opposition parties. Written By: ABP UP Desk Courtesy : Hindi News