Telangana: Portfolio shift triggers Dalit anger as Azharuddin gets Minorities Welfare
The Congress government’s decision to reassign the Minorities Welfare portfolio from Dalit minister Adluri Laxman Kumar to Mohammed Azharuddin has triggered criticism and raised concerns over representation. The reshuffle has sparked speculation and discontent within party circles and beyond. Hyderabad: The Congress government’s approach towards the Dalit community came under scrutiny on Tuesday after Scheduled Castes Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar was stripped of the Minorities Welfare portfolio, which was handed over to Mohammed Azharuddin. Laxman Kumar, inducted into the cabinet on June 8 this year, was allocated SC, ST and Minorities Welfare portfolios. Azharuddin was offered a cabinet berth on October 31 and, after three days of suspense, he was allotted Minorities Welfare, held by Laxman Kumar, and the Public Enterprises portfolio held by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Courtesy : Telangana Today Note: This news is originally published on https:/telanganatoday.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Shimla: Teachers Booked for Assaulting Dalit Boy, Putting Scorpion in His Pants
Three teachers, including the headmaster of a government school in Shimla’s Rohru sub-division, face charges under the SC/ST Act and Juvenile Justice Act for allegedly torturing an eight-year-old Dalit student Three teachers of a government school in Shimla, including the headmaster, have been booked for repeatedly assaulting an eight-year-old Dalit boy and placing a scorpion in his pants, police said on Sunday. In a police complaint, the father of the boy – a Class 1 student of Government Primary School at Khaddapani area in Rohru sub-division of Shimla district – accused headmaster Devendra and teachers Babu Ram and Kritika Thakur of frequently physically assaulting his son for almost a year.The complainant said that continuous beating caused the child’s ear to bleed and damaged his eardrum. He also said the teachers took his son to the school’s toilet, where they placed a scorpion in his pants. Following the complaint, police have registered a case under Sections 127(2) (wrongful confinement), 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 351(2) (criminal intimidation), 3(5) (criminal acts in furtherance of a common intent) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and for cruelty towards a child under the Juvenile Justice Act. The teachers have also been charged under sections of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act pertaining to forcibly removing clothes or similar acts derogatory to human dignity, and crimes against a member of the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe. A communication is being sent to seniors for directions on whether the investigation is to be conducted by a gazetted officer, police said.According to the father, the teachers intimidated the boy, telling him that if he complained at home, they would have him arrested. He said that on October 30, the headmaster allegedly threatened to expel the child from the school. He said the complainant’s family would face severe consequences if the matter was made public and threatened them by saying, “We will burn you.” The boy’s father was also warned not to lodge a police complaint or post about the incident on social media, or he would have to “wash his hands of life.” The complainant also alleged that Kritika Thakur’s husband, Nitish Thakur, has been illegally teaching students at the school in her place for the last one year. He also alleged caste-based discrimination by teachers at the school. Nepali and Harijan students were made to sit separately from Rajput students during meals, he said. This is not the first incident of teachers assaulting students or caste discrimination in Rohru. Last week, a teacher at Government Primary School in Gawana area of Rohru was suspended for beating a student with a prickly bush. Earlier, a 12-year-old Dalit boy allegedly committed suicide at Limda village in Rohru after some upper-caste women locked him up inside a cowshed for entering their house. Courtesy : DC Note: This news is originally published on https:/deccanchronicle.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Inhuman atrocities on Dalit students in Himachal Pradesh, Prakash Ambedkar’s anger
Mumbai – A deplorable incident of inhuman and caste discrimination by the headmaster and two teachers of an eight-year-old Dalit student of a government school under Congress rule in Himachal Pradesh has come to light. This incident has created an outcry across the country. Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi Chief Adv. Prakash Ambedkar has directly targeted the ruling party by registering a strong protest against the incident. Shocking information about atrocities According to the information, the victim student belonged to the Dalit community and was repeatedly subjected to derogatory remarks in school. He was constantly subjected to physical and mental torture by the headmaster and both teachers. In one incident of beating, blood started flowing from the student’s ears. Tyahoon inhuman type means – The accused teacher kept a live snake in the boy’s pants. Apart from this, another shocking allegation has been made that Nepali and Dalit students are kept separate from upper caste students in schools. This decline has once again exposed the ugly face of caste discrimination in the education sector. “The rulers change, but the pain of the Dalits remains” – Or giving a negative reaction ad. Prakash Ambedkar said, “BJP and Congress both wear different masks, but serve the caste system secretly. They trade the honor of Dalits for votes. They shout at each other, but their complicity in Dalit atrocities is obvious.” He further said, “The rulers change, but the pain of the Dalits continues. There is a need for Dalit society to accept the new path adopted by Baba Saheb and create a political alternative for itself.” Justice’s demand and expectation of action A demand has been made by the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi to immediately investigate the matter and take strict action against the culprits. Meanwhile, an investigation into the incident appears to be underway by the local administration. Courtesy: Hindi News
Dalit student at DU commits suicide, BAPSA alleges serious ‘institutional pressure’
Student organization BAPSA blames ‘institutional pressure’ and discrimination; deceased was the sister of a JNUSU candidate, raising serious questions about mental health facilities New Delhi: A Delhi University (DU) student committed suicide on November 1. The student organization Birsa Ambedkar Phule Students’ Association (BAPSA) alleged that institutional pressure forced the student to take this extreme step. According to a report in Maktoob Media, the 19-year-old student was a Dalit student of Deshbandhu College and was found dead in her flat in Govindpuri. She was the sister of Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) presidential candidate Raj Ratan Rajoria, who represented BAPSA in the JNUSU elections. BAPSA said that this suicide reflects the continued neglect of mental health support for marginalized students at Delhi University and the systemic discrimination they face. Maktoob Media quoted Rajoria as saying, “The police’s handling of this case was extremely insensitive. The officers arrived at the scene without a doctor and rejected requests to call one, saying it was too late.” The student organization also alleged that the police asked Rajoria to check her sister’s vitals and verbally declared her dead. The student’s body was handed over to the family on November 2, after which the family left for Madhya Pradesh. Rajoria was scheduled to deliver the presidential address on November 2, but was unable to do so due to this incident. Given this sensitive situation, JNU student organizations, the DUSU Election Committee, and other presidential candidates, in solidarity, decided to postpone the debate so that Rajoria could participate later. Rajoria expressed concern over the absence of a single female officer during the initial investigation following her sister’s suicide. BAPSA stated that Delhi University provides hostel facilities to only 1 percent of its students. The organization said that high hostel fees, interview-based selection, and requirements such as a ‘local guardian’ make these hostels largely inaccessible to students from marginalized communities. This forces students to rent cramped and expensive, roofed or single-room accommodation. According to the association, the deceased lived in a poorly maintained flat that lacked proper ventilation and a safe environment. APSA said the incident highlights Delhi University’s ongoing “institutional apathy” towards marginalized students, especially those from Dalit and Bahujan backgrounds. The association also stressed that DU has only one visiting psychiatrist on North Campus for its over 700,000 students and thousands of staff, and no clinical psychologists. Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
UP: 22-year-old Dalit woman brutally murdered in Jaunpur, throat slit body found, terror in the area
The incident took place in Sultanpur village of Sujanganj, where the body was found 200 meters from her home. Four special teams have been formed to investigate. Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh): The Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh was shaken by a gruesome murder late Monday night. A 22-year-old Dalit woman was brutally murdered with a sharp-edged weapon in the Sujanganj police station area. The woman’s body was recovered from a deserted area a short distance from her home. The incident has gripped the entire area. Based on preliminary investigations, police suspect a love affair as the motive behind the murder. The woman did not return home until late at night. The incident occurred in Sultanpur (Narharpur) village, under the Sujanganj police station area. The deceased woman has been identified as 22-year-old Roshni alias Ruchi Gautam, daughter of Brijbhushan Gautam. According to reports, Roshni left home in the evening, but when she didn’t return until late at night, her family became concerned. They began searching for her. Roshni’s body, covered in blood and with her throat slit, was found lying in a secluded area about 200 meters from the house. Police are searching for the accused. The family was devastated upon seeing their daughter’s body. Upon learning of the incident, a crowd of local villagers gathered at the scene. Sujanganj police immediately arrived, brought the situation under control, and took custody of the body. Given the seriousness of the case, Superintendent of Police (SP) Dr. Kaustubh Kumar and other senior officers also arrived at the scene and conducted an investigation. The police have sent the body for a post-mortem examination. On the SP’s instructions, four special teams have been formed to investigate various aspects of this murder and immediately arrest the accused. Regarding the matter, CO Badlapur Vivek Singh stated, “Prima facie, the case appears to be related to a love affair. Based on the complaint received, a murder case has been registered. Four police teams have been formed to arrest the accused, and legal proceedings are underway. The situation in the village is currently tense, but due to the deployment of police forces, the situation is reported to be under control.” Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
BRS leader Koppula Eshwar slams Revanth govt as ‘anti-dalit’, accuses Congress of betrayal
BRS leader Koppula Eshwar accused the Revanth Reddy government of being anti-Dalit and failing welfare promises. He alleged diversion of SC funds and misuse of schemes for Congress workers. The Dalit Bandhu Sadhana Samiti pledged support for BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha Hyderabad: Former Minister and BRS senior leader Koppula Eshwar termed the Revanth Reddy government as anti-Dalit, accusing it of insulting and deceiving Dalit communities. He said the Congress, which has been in power several times since Independence, continued to exploit Dalits as a vote bank, but failed to deliver promises made to them. Addressing a press meet at Telangana Bhavan on Saturday, Eshwar said promises such as Rs 12 lakh assistance to Dalits under Dalit Bandhu scheme and Rs 6 lakh for Indiramma houses were used as political bait, with benefits restricted to the Congress workers. “SC sub-plan funds are being diverted, and not one review has been done on Dalit welfare,” he said. He pointed out that even on Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, the Chief Minister and Ministers failed to pay homage at the 125-foot Ambedkar statue. He said people were also deprived of any opportunity to pay homage by locking the premises. He urged Dalits in Jubilee Hills to teach a lesson to the Congress in the upcoming by-election. Dalit Bandhu Sadhana Samiti president Mahesh said BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao had implemented Dalit Bandhu, benefitting 1.3 lakh families cutting across party lines. “The Congress has only made empty promises, while KCR empowered Dalits economically,” he said, urging Dalits not to get fooled again by the Congress. He announced the Samiti’s full support for BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha, and also campaign for her in Jubilee Hills byelection. Courtesy : Telangana Today Note: This news is originally published on https:/telanganatoday.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Dalit women forced to show menstrual proof at Haryana University: DASAM condemns ‘grotesque violation’ of dignity, privacy
Dalit Adivasi Shakti Adhikar Manch (DASAM) has strongly condemned a shocking incident at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Rohtak, Haryana, where women sanitation workers were allegedly forced by their supervisors to provide “photographs of their private parts and sanitary pads” as proof that they were menstruating. The workers, most of whom belong to Dalit communities, said they were threatened with dismissal when they refused, and two women, under extreme pressure, were compelled to comply with the degrading demand. In a press release issued on Monday, DASAM described the act as a “dehumanising and grotesque violation” of women’s dignity, bodily autonomy, and privacy. The incident reportedly occurred on 26 October 2025, when the sanitation workers were cleaning the university’s sports complex ahead of Haryana Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh’s scheduled visit. The two male supervisors, Vitender and Vinod Hooda, along with Assistant Registrar Shyam Sunder, allegedly coerced the women to work despite them saying they were in pain due to menstruation. DASAM said the act amounted to both sexual harassment and caste-based humiliation, calling it a “gross abuse of authority and obscene intrusion into the most intimate aspects of women’s lives.” The organisation said it exposed “the deeply entrenched casteist and patriarchal control” that governs India’s informal and contractual labour systems. The group welcomed the registration of an FIR against the two supervisors and the assistant registrar under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for sexual harassment, intimidation, and outraging the modesty of women. However, it asserted that mere suspension of the accused was not sufficient, stressing that justice required a transparent, independent, and time-bound investigation. DASAM’s statement said the MDU case revealed not only individual misconduct but institutional complicity, reflecting how caste and gender hierarchies collude to dehumanise Dalit women workers. It pointed out that thousands of Dalit women employed as sanitation workers in universities and public institutions face daily indignities, wage theft, and harassment without job security or grievance mechanisms. The organisation noted that the accused had violated several constitutional rights, including Articles 14, 15, 17, 19(1)(g), and 21, and committed criminal offences under Sections 73, 77, and 124 of the BNS (corresponding to Sections 354A, 354, and 506 of the IPC), as well as the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the POSH Act, 2013, and the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970. DASAM called upon the Haryana government, the National Commission for Women, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, and the University Grants Commission (UGC) to intervene decisively. It demanded the immediate dismissal and prosecution of all officials involved and sought a court-monitored, independent investigation to prevent institutional cover-up or retaliation. The organisation urged that the affected women be provided job security, protection from intimidation, trauma counselling, psychological support, and fair monetary compensation. It also demanded the establishment of a fully functional Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at MDU with representation from women sanitation workers and Dalit rights advocates, as well as the introduction of humane menstrual leave policies that respect privacy and prohibit any form of intrusive verification. DASAM said the incident underscored the urgent need for systemic reform to end the exploitative contractual labour system that perpetuates vulnerability and caste-based discrimination. It called for the regularisation of sanitation workers with permanent status, fair wages, insurance, provident fund, and safe working conditions, along with a statewide audit of workplace environments and an independent oversight mechanism to monitor caste- and gender-based harassment cases. “The women of MDU have shown extraordinary courage in asserting their rights and humanity,” DASAM said. “It is now the moral and constitutional duty of the State, judiciary, and society to ensure that their suffering leads to transformative change, not silence or token reform.” Courtesy : Maktoob Media Note: This news is originally published on https:/maktoobmedia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Upper caste landowner and aides beat Dalit man to death in UP
The accused’s family and his villagers say that the police are trying to protect the landlord, only charging him with culpable homicide not amounting to murder New Delhi: In the BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh, a landowner and his aides allegedly beat up a 40-year-old Dalit farm worker to death in Amethi district. The Dalit person, identified as Hausila Prasad, demanded his unpaid wages from the landlord, which led to his death, The Telegraph reported Prasad had been working for the upper-caste landlord Shubham Singh in his fields. Prasad’s wife, Kirti, said that Singh and his aides had forcefully taken Prasad to work for them in October, promising Rs 350 per day, but even after working for a week, he was not paid. Kirti told The Telegraph that when her husband went to demand his wages, the landowner and his men thrashed him with rods, and when he became unconscious, the accused took him to his home and threw him near the door. According to reports, Prasad died of severe head injuries and was moved between hospitals before he breathed his last on Sunday. The police arrested the landowner, but charged him only with culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The family of the victim and the villagers said that the police are protecting the culprits, reminding that there are four people who are involved in attacking Prasad, only the landowner was added in the case. They also accused the police of diluting the charges against the landowner. One of Prasad’s relatives told The Telegraph that police only charged the offence of a minor brawl first and then changed it to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, against just one person. He said that the entire village is aware of who was behind the murder of the Dalit man, Prasa Courtesy : Madhyamam Note: This news is originally published on https:/madhyamam.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
A shocking incident in Mathura: A 10-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly gang-raped in a temple.
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh). A sensational case of gang rape of a 10-year-old Dalit girl has come to light in a village in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. Police reported on Sunday (November 2, 2025) that the incident occurred near a deserted temple in the Magorra police station area. The girl was found covered in blood, causing panic in the village. According to information received by MP Jankranti News, the police have registered a case against unknown accused and have launched a search for them. Quick Highlights Victim: A 10-year-old Dalit minor girl. Location: A village in the Magorra police station area of Mathura, near a temple located a short distance from the village. Incident: Three men allegedly stuffed a cloth into the girl’s mouth and gang-raped her. Accused: Three unidentified youths riding a motorcycle. Revelation: The girl’s elder sister heard the screams and rushed to the temple, prompting the accused to flee. Police action: The Additional Superintendent of Police stated that a case has been registered against unknown suspects and a search has been launched. The crime was committed under the pretext of asking for water. How did the incident occur? According to police information, this incident occurred in a village in the Magorra police station area. Two sisters were washing clothes at a well located some distance from the village. After washing, the elder sister left her younger sister (the victim) there and went home. Police reported that three young men, allegedly riding a motorcycle, arrived at the scene and asked the girl for water. Finding the area deserted, the three men took the girl to a nearby temple. It is alleged that the three men then stuffed a cloth into the girl’s mouth and raped her. The girl was found drenched in blood. The perpetrators fled when the elder sister arrived. When the girl did not return home for a long time, her elder sister returned to the well in search of her. She heard her younger sister’s screams, and then ran towards the temple. Seeing her older sister approach, the accused fled the scene on a motorcycle. Several villagers then arrived at the scene and immediately informed the police. Police Registered a Case Additional Superintendent of Police Avnish Kumar confirmed the case. He stated that a case has been registered against unknown accused persons under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. Police have launched a search using technical evidence and informants to identify the perpetrators. Following this incident, an atmosphere of panic has gripped the village, and local residents are deeply angered. By Jankranti Courtesy: Hindi News
Brutality against a 6-year-old girl in Chandauli, UP: Biscuits, toffees, and gutkha wrappers found near the body in straw; mother faints after seeing bleeding from her genitals!
Shocking incident in Alinagar, Chandauli: Body of innocent girl found in straw; family suspects rape; 3 suspects detained Chandauli: A shocking incident has come to light in the Alinagar police station area of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. The body of a six-year-old girl, missing since Monday evening, was found hidden in a straw pile in the village on Tuesday morning. Eyewitnesses suspect the girl was brutally raped and then murdered. Police have taken the body into custody and sent it for a postmortem examination. They have detained three suspects in the case and begun questioning them. How did the incident happen? According to family members, the girl was returning from her uncle’s house with her grandmother at around 8:30 pm on Monday night. On the way, the grandmother stopped to talk to an acquaintance, while the girl continued walking home. When she didn’t return home for a long time, the family became worried and began searching for her. After searching all night, and still finding no sign of the girl, they went searching for her again on Tuesday morning. A short distance from the house, they found the girl’s blood-stained clothes lying near a haystack. Biscuit, candy, and gutkha wrappers were also scattered nearby. Fearing the worst, the hay was removed and the girl’s body was discovered, causing a moment of panic within the family. The deceased girl’s father tearfully recounts, “I last saw the girl at around 7:30 in the evening. When she wasn’t seen after that, her mother told me to go find her and then we’d have dinner. But the girl hasn’t been found. It’s been three days, and the accused hasn’t been caught.” Police Investigation and Action Upon receiving information about the incident, Chandauli Superintendent of Police (SP) Aditya Langeh and Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Anant Chandrashekhar arrived at the scene with police force and a forensic team. The forensic team collected blood-stained clothes, wrappers, and other evidence from the scene for examination. Acting immediately, the police detained three suspects and are being interrogated. The family suspects a man from the same village of perpetrating the crime. Police officials stated that the external injuries on the girl’s body are unclear. ASP Anant Chandrashekhar stated that the actual cause of death and rape will only be confirmed after the postmortem report. Currently, a case has been registered against unknown persons and an investigation is underway. Announcement of 10 Lakh Rupees Compensation Following this heinous incident, the district administration has also become active. Local MLA Ramesh Jaiswal, who is currently busy with the Bihar Assembly elections, issued strict instructions to officials over the phone. He demanded the immediate arrest of the culprits and strict action. On the MLA’s instructions, financial assistance of ₹10 lakh has been announced for the victim’s family under the Rani Lakshmibai Mahila Samman Yojana. This amount will be transferred directly to the beneficiary’s account (DBT) within a week. Additionally, officials have been instructed to provide a permanent home under the Chief Minister’s Housing Scheme if the family has a kutcha house. Youth Congress District President Visits Victim’s Family Chandauli Youth Congress District President Madhavendra Murti Ojha, who visited the victim’s family at their home, stated that the police have filed a charge sheet in the case and arrested three suspects. However, these suspects are yet to be apprehended. He said, “The local MLA is currently contesting the Bihar elections. He hasn’t even arrived yet despite such a major incident.” Uttar Pradesh Tops in Such Crimes According to the latest NCRB (National Crime Records Bureau) data, Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of cases of sexual assault against minors in the country. According to the 2023 report, a total of 18,852 cases of crimes against children were registered in Uttar Pradesh, of which 38.2% were registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). State Number of POCSO Cases (2021) Total Cases of Crimes against Children (2023) National Rank (2023) Uttar Pradesh 7,129 18,852 Third in Total Cases Maharashtra 6,200 22,390 Second Madhya Pradesh 22,393 First Kerala 6,070 Data not available High Rate, but Low Numbers A total of 177,335 cases of crimes against children were registered across India in 2023, of which 67,694 were under the POCSO Act. However, Uttar Pradesh registered 7,129 cases under the POCSO Act in 2021, and 6,898 in 2020, the highest in the country. In cases of sexual assault under the POCSO Act, the accused were mostly known to the girls (family, neighbors, or friends). The national crime rate was 39.9 cases per 100,000 child population in 2023. However, this rate in Uttar Pradesh was slightly lower than the national average (8.1 per 100,000). Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News