Lucknow: The latest report from the Uttar Pradesh Police on cases of Dalit oppression has revealed several important facts. Between January and April 2026, 14,672 people were named as accused in 4,741 cases registered under the SC/ST Act.
Lucknow: The latest report from the Uttar Pradesh Police on cases of Dalit oppression has revealed several important facts. Between January and April 2026, 14,672 people were named as accused in 4,741 cases registered under the SC/ST Act. According to police records, the highest number of accused (2,160) belong to the Yadav community, followed by 1,983 to the Muslim community, 1,698 to the Kshatriya community, and 1,601 to the Brahmin community. The zone-wise data in the report also shows that the number of cases of Dalit oppression continues to be a matter of concern in many districts of the state. These four-month data paint a detailed picture of such crimes being reported in the state.
Which communities have the most people accused?
According to the police report, the highest number of accused in cases registered under the SC-ST Act, 2,160, belong to the Yadav community. This is followed by the Muslim community with 1,983. Regarding other major communities, 1,698 accused belong to the Kshatriya community and 1,601 to the Brahmin community. These figures only reflect the number of people charged by the police in these cases. The determination of guilt or innocence will be made only after a court hearing.
Varanasi Zone Has the Highest Number of Cases
Looking at the zone-wise data in the report, the Varanasi zone has the highest number of accused. 650 accused belong to the Yadav community and 428 to the Muslim community. Furthermore, in the Lucknow zone, 410 accused belong to the Yadav community and 428 to the Muslim community. In the Gorakhpur zone, 297 accused were registered from the Yadav community and 344 from the Muslim community. A large number of accused were registered in the Meerut zone, including 319 from the Muslim community.
Important statistics also emerged at the commissionerate level
The police report also includes commissionerate-level statistics. In the Lucknow commissionerate, 77 accused were from the Yadav community and 82 from the Muslim community. In the Prayagraj commissionerate, 91 accused in SC-ST Act cases were identified as belonging to the Yadav community. These statistics clearly show that the number of such cases is not low even in large cities and densely populated areas.
Why is it important to understand the statistics?
Experts say that the number of accused registered in police records should not be directly linked to convictions. Being named in an FIR and being convicted by a court are two separate processes. In many cases, facts change during investigation. In some cases, charges are proven, while in others, they are not. Therefore, these statistics should only be used to understand the status of crime registration and police records.
Preventing Dalit oppression remains a major challenge
The SC-ST Act is an important law designed to protect vulnerable sections of society. Despite this, the filing of cases against thousands of people in the state over four months demonstrates that social conflict and incidents of Dalit oppression remain a concern. These data, from January to April 2026, are considered important indicators for the police and administration. They can help identify areas with a high number of SC-ST Act cases. Based on this, strategies can be developed to increase surveillance in sensitive areas, launch awareness campaigns, and strengthen law and order.
Written by Gunateet Ojha
Courtesy: Hindi News