Regarding the dispute in village Bharsen, under the jurisdiction of Kotwali Auraiya police station, the city area officer stated that the matter stemmed from a dispute over children lighting firecrackers. An FIR has been filed against both sides, and two people from each side have been arrested and further action has been taken.
Auraiya – A brutal incident involving a Dalit family has unfolded in a village in Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh, which paints an ugly picture of society. The entire family was “punished” for protesting against the molestation of a young woman. Unruly men entered their home, brutally beat them, and, boasting of their government and caste, threatened to kill them.
The victim’s family alleges that the accused openly declared, “This is our government, the Chief Minister is ours.” Following the incident, the police are reluctant to register an FIR, forcing the victim’s family to appeal to higher authorities in hopes of justice.
The molestation of a Dalit girl in the district’s village of Bharsen and the subsequent family dispute have escalated. The victim’s family alleges that members of the opposing party not only sexually assaulted the girl but also threatened to kill her family members by beating them with a mob. The most serious allegation is that the accused, claiming power and caste dominance, are openly threatening to shoot them.
After a copy of the girl’s written complaint and photos of the victim’s families went viral on social media, the Auraiya police denied the case and attributed the dispute to the firecrackers lit by children on Diwali night, leading to a physical altercation and injuries.
According to the victim, her neighbor, Kshitij alias Heeru alias Veeresh, casts lewd glances at her and makes obscene gestures. Out of fear, poverty, and caste pressure, the family did not oppose the attack. On October 20th, at around 7:00 pm, when the victim went to the fields to relieve herself, Kshitij suddenly grabbed her and molested her. She ran home crying and informed her mother of the incident.
The victim’s father then complained to the accused’s family. However, the opposing side, in turn, taunted him for being of the “Chamar” caste, accusing him of making false accusations, and said, “It’s our government, the Chief Minister is ours, what is your status?” Then, at around 10:30 pm, a group of nine men arrived at the victim’s home armed with pistols and sticks.
The attackers broke down the door and shouted, “Teach these Chamars a lesson today, kill them.” They beat the victim’s brothers, Deepak and Sushil, and another man, creating an atmosphere of terror. In her written complaint, the victim stated that the accused declared that if they wanted to live in the village, they should keep their heads bowed, or they would be shot in public. They threatened, “The Bahujan Samaj Party will no longer rule the state; only our Yogi will rule, and Thakurism will prevail.” Several people in the vicinity witnessed the incident.
According to the victim, a complaint was lodged at the police station, but the station in-charge only conducted a medical examination and refused to register an FIR. Allegations are that the police are taking the matter lightly and are bowing to the influence of the accused. The victim has now appealed to higher authorities for justice.
Journalist Gaurav Pal shared the victim’s written complaint on x, along with photographs of the injured family members, writing, “Caste and casteism have reached such a level in Uttar Pradesh that when people of the Bharsen Kshatriya caste assault Dalits in Auraiya, no FIR is filed. Why are the police shying away from taking action against people of the Chief Minister’s caste? The family alleges that their case was not registered and they were chased away from the police station.”
Police said the news on social media was misleading.
Regarding the dispute in the village of Bharsen, under the jurisdiction of the Auraiya police station, the Circle Officer stated that the incident stemmed from a dispute that began on Diwali day over children lighting firecrackers. Both sides exchanged abusive language and pelted stones, resulting in injuries. Medical examinations were conducted and an FIR was filed against both parties. Further action was taken by arresting two people from each side. The Circle Officer denied the news circulating on social media, calling it misleading.
Geetha Sunil Pillai
Courtesy: Hindi News