Haryana: A woman arrived late for duty at MDU due to her period and was asked for ‘proof’ from the cleaning staff; made to remove her clothes in the washroom and…
Shameful incident at MDU, Rohtak: Two supervisors suspended, State Women’s Commission takes cognizance Rohtak – Alleged mistreatment of female cleaning staff at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Rohtak, Haryana, has shaken the entire campus. Four female employees who arrived late for duty have been accused of demanding ‘proof’ of menstruation. The women even allege they were asked to remove their sanitary pads and were photographed. After the incident came to light, other women and university students created a ruckus. The university management suspended the accused supervisors and ordered an investigation against them. According to reports, Haryana Governor Asim Kumar Ghosh visited Maharshi Dayanand University on October 26th. That day, some female cleaning staff were late for work. Supervisors Vinod Kumar and Vitender Kumar stopped them and asked the reason for their delay. According to the report, the women initially tried to avoid them, but when they refused, they explained that they were menstruating, which was why they were late. The supervisor reportedly told them they were making excuses and demanded proof if they were menstruating. The victims told the university administration that the supervisor had a female employee remove their clothes and examine their sanitary pads. According to the women, photographs of their sanitary pads were also taken for verification. After the incident, when the women told other fellow employees about the incident, they became enraged and began a commotion. When the university’s student organizations learned of the incident, they also arrived at the scene and began protesting against the incident. The report states that some female employees and students even tried to assault the supervisors, but university staff saved them. Following the incident’s disclosure, the MDU administration immediately suspended two supervisors, Vinod and Vitender Kumar. An investigation has been initiated based on a written complaint submitted to the Registrar. MDU Director (Public Relations), Prof. Ashish Dahiya, stated that the university administration has suspended the cleaning supervisors, initiated an investigation, and handed over the case to the police. State Women’s Commission Takes Cognizance The Haryana State Women’s Commission immediately took cognizance of the matter and sought a detailed report from the Rohtak Superintendent of Police. Commission Chairperson Renu Bhatia said, “Demanding proof of menstruation is a direct insult to women. This is not only physical but also mental harassment. Strict action should be taken against the culprits to prevent such incidents in the future.” Bhatia stressed that taking women to the washroom in the name of checkups and checking sanitary pads is unacceptable. In addition, Krishna Kumar, Chairperson of the Safai Karamchari Commission from Chandigarh, also visited Rohtak and spoke with the affected women. The Scheduled Caste Commission has also taken the matter seriously, as the victims include women from the Scheduled Caste category. The incident has also gone viral on social media, sparking a debate on women’s rights. Several organizations have accused the MDU administration of negligence. Experts say that workplaces should establish clear policies regarding health-related leave for women to prevent such inhumane incidents. Geetha Sunil Pillai Courtesy: Hindi News
Delhi govt launches ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’ to provide free travel for women and transgender commuters across DTC buses
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government introduced the ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’ on Sunday, a special initiative aimed at providing free and convenient travel for women and transgender individuals across Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster buses.With this new scheme, daughters, sisters, and mothers above the age of 12 can now enjoy free rides across the capital. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta made the announcement on X post. “The Delhi government has launched the ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’ for women and transgenders. Now, daughters, sisters, and mothers above 12 years of age will be able to travel free and conveniently on DTC and cluster buses,” CM Gupta said on X. “This initiative is a significant step towards making travel easier for women in Delhi, promoting the use of public transport, and providing more facilities and respect to women’s power,” the post further read. Earlier, Delhi education minister Ashish Sood on Friday announced that the Delhi government has taken a historic and significant decision under the visionary leadership of chief minister Rekha Gupta to grant recognition to private unaided schools operating in non-conforming areas of the city. According to a release, it’s a long-pending reform that restores the constitutional right to education for thousands of children across the city. According to this decision, all private unaided schools that have been functioning in non-conforming areas for a long time but have not yet obtained recognition from the Directorate of Education, either due to procedural reasons or due to the discriminatory approach of previous governments, can now apply for recognition from the Directorate of Education, Government of Delhi. The Directorate of Education’s online portal for submission of applications opened on November 1, 2025. All such schools willing to seek recognition may apply till November 30, 2025. After the completion of the application process, the received applications will be scrutinised, and a list of such schools that meet all the prescribed criteria for recognition will be issued thereafter, the release said. The education minister said, “For over a decade, this issue remained buried in files while children were denied their constitutional right to education. Previous governments played favouritism, recognising a few while neglecting many. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, we have ended this selective discrimination. This is not just administrative reform, it is justice for our children, fairness for our institutions and a genuine step towards democratising education in Delhi.” 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
The nightmarish Haryana MDU incident exposes how institutions treat Dalit employees
ThePrint view on the most important issues. The Haryana MDU horror shows how low we’ve fallen in treating women with dignity. It also exposes how institutions treat Dalit employees. Forcing three sanitation workers to give proof of menstruation is nightmarish. But the bigger tragedy is that such incidents barely stir public conscience or the state to course-correct. 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
Legal clinic for dalit, adivasi women victims held
Vijayawada: Dalit Sthree Sakthi (DSS) conducted a legal clinic here on Thursday to address issues faced by Dalit and Adivasi women and girls, who have been victims of violence. A distinguished jury comprising Director of Prosecutions Byra Koteswara Rao, CID PCR official K Srinivas, SC Corporation Chairman Vijay Kumar, former Information Commissioner Ambati Subba Rao, SC Association Secretary Ratna Pradeep, and High Court advocate Abhijna reviewed the cases presented during the session. Presiding over the clinic, DSS National Convener Geddam Jhansi presented 33 cases involving violent incidents against Dalit and Adivasi women and girls. These included cases of sexual assault, murder, physical violence, caste-based abuse, deception in the name of love, and sexual exploitation of minors. Jhansi elaborated on each case before the jury, detailing the gravity of the offences and the challenges faced by the victims in pursuing justice. Responding to the presentations, the jury members pledged to work towards ensuring ex gratia payments and compensation for the victims. They expressed concern that such atrocities continue despite stringent legal protections for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The panel assured that they would take up the matter with the Minister for Social Welfare to ensure justice for the victims. The jury also stressed the importance of conducting state-wide legal awareness and support camps to empower women victims of violence. Courtesy : THI Note: This news is originally published on https:/thehansindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Chhatarpur: Dalit woman’s demand for 10,000 rupees back proves costly; Sarpanch representative beats her publicly; video goes viral
Taken 10,000 rupees in the name of a government housing scheme, brutally assaulted in the middle of the street when she asked for her money back; no action taken against the accused even after the video went viral. Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh): An incident that shames humanity has come to light in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. A Sarpanch representative brutally beat a Dalit woman when she asked for her money back. This incident occurred on Thursday. A video of the entire incident is rapidly going viral on social media, shocking viewers. The viral video clearly shows the woman lying on the ground, with a man (the accused) holding both her arms with one hand and repeatedly slapping her with the other. What is the whole matter? According to reports, this incident occurred in Manetha village, Prithvipur district, Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh. According to reports, the victim, Shanti Ahirwar, had given ₹10,000 to Rajkumar Sahu, the husband and representative of the village sarpanch, in exchange for a house under a government housing scheme. When the woman hadn’t received the benefits of the scheme even after a considerable period of time, she demanded her money back from Rajkumar Sahu. It is alleged that an argument broke out between the two over this issue, and the dispute escalated to the point where Sahu began beating the woman in the middle of the street. No action taken despite complaint According to a report in the Free Press Journal, the victim has filed a formal complaint with local authorities. However, shockingly, despite the complaint, no action has been taken against the accused. This horrific video has caused widespread anger and outrage among the public. People are strongly condemning the sarpanch representative’s violent and abusive behavior and demanding strict legal action against the accused. Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
‘Resign or Die’: Principal, Two Instructors Booked for Harassing Dalit Woman at UP Training Institute
Police have filed an FIR against the principal and two employees of the Government Industrial Training Institute for allegedly harassing a Dalit woman employee, officials said on Friday. Kotwali Station House Officer (SHO) Kshitij Tripathi said the case was registered based on a complaint filed by the husband of the woman employee. The accused have been identified as principal Amit Kumar Dwivedi, radio instructor Ravindra Singh, and electrical instructor Dhananjay Singh. According to the FIR, the complainant’s wife, Arun Kumari, works as a work manager at the institute. On October 14, Ravindra Singh and Dhananjay Singh allegedly used caste-based slurs against her while she was on duty and pressured her to take voluntary retirement. When Kumari reported the matter to the principal, he too allegedly used caste-based remarks against her. The complaint further states that the principal threatened her with death and asked her to quit her job. Police said the case has been registered and an investigation is underway. 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
Uttar Pradesh News: FIR Filed Against ITI Principal, Staff For Harassing Dalit Woman Employee In Ballia
Police in Ballia, UP, have filed an FIR against the Government ITI principal Amit Kumar Dwivedi and two instructors, Ravindra Singh and Dhananjay Singh, for allegedly harassing Dalit employee Arun Kumari. She was reportedly subjected to caste-based abuses, pressured to take voluntary retirement, and threatened when she complained. Ballia (UP): Police has filed an FIR against the Government Industrial Training Institute’s principal and two employees for allegedly harassing a Dalit woman employee, officials said on Friday. Kotwali SHO Kshitij Tripathi said a case was registered based on the complaint filed by the husband of a woman employee at the institute. The accused have been identified as principal Amit Kumar Dwivedi, radio instructor Ravindra Singh, and electrical instructor Dhananjay Singh. Citing the FIR, Tripathi said the complainant’s wife, Arun Kumari, was employed as a work manager at the institute. On October 14, Ravindra and Dhananjay allegedly used caste-based abuses when Kumari was at work and “pressured” her to take voluntary retirement, he said. When she complained about the incident to the principal, he, too, allegedly used caste-based slurs, according to the complaint. Kumari’s husband alleged that the principal “threatened” her with death and asked her to leave the job. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ’s editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.) Courtesy : TFPJ Note: This news is originally published on https:/thefreepostjournal.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Woman held over Dalit boy’s death
The case triggered outrage across the state. Many condemned the caste-based discrimination, while some claimed the boy had a habit of stealing. The woman said she had caught him stealing from her shop, but the boy’s family denied the allegation. After her surrender plea was rejected, police arrested a woman late on Wednesday night for allegedly beating and abetting the suicide of a 12-year-old Dalit boy in Limbra village, Chirgaon. She was produced in court on Thursday and sent to three-day police custody. Rohru DSP Pranav Chauhan said a case had been registered under Sections 107 (abetment of suicide of a child), 127 (wrongful confinement), and 115 (voluntarily causing hurt) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, along with sections of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. He said further investigation was underway. On September 16, a Dalit boy allegedly consumed poison after being beaten and locked in a cowshed by the accused woman for touching her house. He was taken to IGMC, where he died the next day. Following his death, the boy’s parents approached the police, demanding her arrest. The woman later sought anticipatory bail, which the court rejected. The case triggered outrage across the state. Many condemned the caste-based discrimination, while some claimed the boy had a habit of stealing. The woman said she had caught him stealing from her shop, but the boy’s family denied the allegation. The Scheduled Caste Commission expressed dissatisfaction with the police probe and ordered the suspension of ASI Manjeet, the Investigating Officer in tge case. The Commission also sought an explanation from the DSP. Commission chairman Kuldeep Kumar Dhiman accused the police of not taking the case seriously. He said the FIR was filed on September 20, but the SC/ST Act sections were not added initially, which was a serious lapse on the part of the police and caused unnecessary delay in justice. He added that the victim’s family had clearly mentioned in their complaint that the accused called their child “untouchable” and demanded a goat to “purify” her house. “Despite this, a case under SC/ST Act was not registered by the police at that time and were only applied later,” Dhiman said. He further said the Commission had asked the Rohru DSP to submit a report within three days, but it was delayed and reached only on October 14. Courtesy : NAI Note: This news is originally published on https:/newsarenaindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Woman booked for abetting suicide of her Dalit lover
Rajkot: Police at Sikka in Jamnagar district registered an FIR against an upper caste woman, Dipali Sonchatra, for allegedly abetting the suicide of her lover, Ashwin Parmar, who was from a scheduled caste and was in a relationship with her for about six years. It was alleged that she harassed him and abused him due to his caste. Police booked Sonchatra for abetment to suicide under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on a complaint from Hasmukh Parmar, the brother of the deceased. The FIR states that Dipali was in a relationship with Ashwin for five or six years. He wanted to marry her, but she was allegedly avoiding marrying him due to them being from different castes. Hasmukh alleged that Dipali harassed Ashwin and insulted him over his caste. This humiliation led Ashwin to drink acid on Aug 30, which caused his death on Sep 3. Hasmukh stated that he did not initially file a complaint, but after recovering his brother’s phone, he found conversations in which Dipali allegedly made casteist remarks and harassed Ashwin. He then approached police with the evidence. Hasmukh also named three friends of Ashwin’s, who could corroborate the charge that Dipali had been insulting Ashwin due to his caste, which drove him to commit suicide. Police said they have gathered electronic evidence and are investigating the matter. 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
16-Year-Old Dalit Girl Gang-Raped In Lucknow’s Banthara Area, 4 Arrested
A shocking incident occurred in Lucknow on Saturday, October 11, as a 16-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly gang-raped by five unidentified men in the Banthara area. According to police, the Class 11 student left her home at noon to visit her elder sister. Accompanied by an acquaintance on a motorcycle, she stopped near a mango orchard close to a petrol pump. It was here that five men approached the pair. Three Arrested In Gang-Rape Case Of Medical Student In West Bengal’s Durgapur Police sources said that many people, including the survivor’s male friend, were being interrogated. Krishnanagar Assistant Commissioner of Police, Vikash Kumar Pandey, reported that the men beat up her companion, forcing him to flee, before subjecting the student to brutal sexual violence. The perpetrators then threatened her with death should she report the matter, and quickly fled the scene. Police investigation, arrest The survivor relayed the incident to her brother-in-law over the phone. He immediately contacted police, who responded by registering a case and assembling several teams to pursue the suspects. Within hours, two named suspects were apprehended. Later that night, police received information of two other suspects near Haroni railway station. When approached, the men attempted to escape, and one suspect allegedly fired upon police. In retaliation, one, identified as Lalit Kashyap, was shot in the leg and later hospitalised. Police also recovered an illegal pistol. The second man managed to escape, and search operations are ongoing. Meanwhile, another suspect, Meraj, was apprehended by a different team. At the time of reporting, four out of the five accused are in custody. Hunt for the last remaining accused continues. Banthara Station House Officer, Rana Rajesh Kumar, confirmed that the survivor has undergone a medical examination and further investigation is underway. The police assert that every resource is being mobilised to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice and that the survivor and her family receive full support. Author Shuddhanta Patra Courtesy : News18 Note: This news is originally published on https:/news18.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights