Dalit man claims police thrashing caused leg fracture, cops deny.

Meerut: A 50-year-old Dalit man from the Siwal Khas region in Meerut was allegedly assaulted by local police under the Jani jurisdiction during a clash between the Valmiki and Dalit communities on Thursday evening.

Anil Kumar said he and another accused were taken to the Siwal Khas police outpost, where the police thrashed him. When locals and his family gathered at the outpost, police released them but used force to disperse the crowd, resulting in a fracture in Kumar’s leg.

A video of Kumar crying outside the outpost circulated online, bringing attention to the incident.

Jani police station SHO Pankaj Singh denied the allegations, calling them baseless. He said the clash began as a verbal confrontation between two groups and escalated into a fight, during which Kumar was injured.

Singh added, “Cross-complaints were filed, and an FIR for rioting was registered at Jani police station. A further investigation is ongoing.”

Courtesy: Times Of India

Note: This news is originally published on timesofindia.com and is used only for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially for human rights.