Madhya Pradesh: Upper Caste Man Humiliates Morena Dalit Youth Who Refused To Pay For Alcohol
After video of torture went viral on social media Tuesday, police arrested the accused, “a habitual offender” and put him in custody. Morena: A video of a Dalit youth being subjected to humiliating torture by an upper caste man in Ambah town of Morena district in Madhya Pradesh, has gone viral, sparking outrage among the public. It is alleged that the local tough, Dharmendra alias Pui Tomar, a resident of Retkapura, demanded money from the victim to buy alcohol. When refused, he brutally beat the youth, then forced him into a humiliating posture (squat like a chicken), before subjecting him to more shameful acts, all purposefully recorded on video. Following the outrage, Ambah police registered a case against the accused and arrested him. The video went viral on social media on Tuesday afternoon. It clearly shows the inhumane treatment of the Dalit youth. When the police took notice of the video and launched an investigation, the incident was traced to the Janpad Panchayat office premises in Ambah town. The investigation revealed that the victim is a Dalit youth from Katare Wali Gali. He was called to the police station for questioning, where he recounted the entire ordeal, saying that two days before, he was going to the market for some work, when he met Dharmendra alias Pui Tomar, near the district office. The accused demanded money from him to buy alcohol. When the young man refused, the accused became enraged. Dharmendra then brutally beat up the young man and forcibly made him hop like a chicken. When even this did not satisfy him, he committed a “more shameful and humiliating act” on the victim. Someone, allegedly an accomplice, recorded the incident on video that has now gone viral on social media. As soon as the video surfaced, pressure mounted on the police to take action, so, Ambah police registered a case against Dharmendra under relevant sections of the BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) by Tuesday evening and arrested him. Ambah SDPO Ravi Prakash Bhadauria said, “As soon as the video came to our attention, we registered a case, arrested the accused and put him in custody. The accused is said to be a habitual offender. Considering the seriousness of the matter, the police have taken suo motu cognisance, registered an FIR and started a probe. Strict legal action will be taken against the arrested accused.” Courtesy : ETV Bharat Note: This news is originally published on https:/etvbharat.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
IndiaTamil Nadu Dalit Man Alleges Honour Killing After Girlfriend’s Death, Cites Threats Over Inter-Caste Marriage
The death of a young college student in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli district has triggered serious allegations of an honour killing, even as the police say early findings point towards suicide and that the final cause of death will be known only after the post-mortem report.News subscription service The woman, identified as Sivamathi, was 19 years old and studying in her second year of college. She belonged to an upper-caste family and was in a relationship with Ananthakrishnan, a Dalit man who works with a mobile phone company. Sivamathi was found dead under suspicious circumstances in the Pettaipuli area of Tirunelveli. In his complaint, Ananthakrishnan alleged that Sivamathi’s family strongly opposed their inter-caste relationship and plans to marry. He said the couple had decided to get married on February 6 and had already started the process of obtaining a marriage certificate. According to him, the family’s opposition was entirely based on caste. He further alleged that Sivamathi was threatened by her maternal uncle, who warned her that she would be killed if she went ahead with the marriage. Ananthakrishnan also claimed that her family had taken away her mobile phone to cut off contact between them and that Sivamathi had earlier told him about being assaulted and repeatedly threatened at home. Police officials said that while these allegations are serious, initial inquiry and evidence from the spot suggest that Sivamathi may have died by suicide. A senior police officer said, “We will confirm everything only after the post-mortem report. All angles are being investigated.” Statements from Sivamathi’s family members, friends and her fiancé are currently being recorded. Given the sensitivity of the case and the caste-related allegations, the investigation has been transferred to an Assistant Commissioner of Police. Officers said that if evidence emerges showing that Sivamathi was driven to take her life due to threats, pressure or harassment, her family members could be booked for abetment of suicide. The case has revived painful memories of earlier caste-related violence in southern Tamil Nadu. Many have drawn parallels with the murder of Kavin Selvaganesh, a Dalit software engineer who was hacked to death in July 2025 for being in an inter-caste relationship. That case had led to widespread protests and demands for a strong law to prevent honour killings. Courtesy : TOP Note: This news is originally published on https:/theobserverpost.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Dalit student assaulted at BHU: Case registered against 4 students, incident at Rajaram Hostel
Varanasi: The student movement at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) campus, stemming from the new law introduced by the UGC, appears to be taking a violent turn. A case of assault and threats against a Dalit student has come to light at BHU’s Rajaram Hostel. The police have registered a case against four named students and other unknown individuals in this matter. The victim, Adarsh Kumar, is a first-year MA (History) student at BHU. In his complaint filed at Lanka police station, Adarsh Kumar stated that on February 3, 2026, between approximately 7 and 7:30 PM, some students who were lying in wait at the Rajaram Hostel mess attacked him in a pre-planned manner. Life-threatening attack on the head, mobile phone snatched According to the complaint, the attackers included Abhay Chaturvedi (MA second year Sociology), Ashu Singh (MA second year Political Science), Amit (MA second year Political Science), Ankit Singh (MA second year Political Science), along with four unknown individuals. It is alleged that the attackers launched a life-threatening attack on Adarsh Kumar’s head, causing him serious injuries. In addition, the accused snatched his mobile phone and threatened to kill him if he was seen again on the university campus. The victim also alleged that the attackers tried to intimidate him by claiming to be the “biggest goons” of the university. Following the incident, Adarsh Kumar is in a state of fear and anxiety. Dispute over social media post The injured student, Adarsh Kumar, stated in his statement that he had shared a post on social media supporting the UGC Act as upheld by the Supreme Court. Some students, angered by this post, attacked him. According to Adarsh, “We expressed our views democratically, but some people could not tolerate it and chose the path of violence.” Allegations and counter-allegations regarding the FIR The case took a new turn when the students against whom the FIR was registered accused the police and the university administration of deliberately framing them. They claim that they had filed a complaint earlier, but no action was taken. Subsequently, a case was registered unilaterally, which has increased resentment among the student community. Demand for impartial investigation Student organizations and the aggrieved parties have demanded an impartial investigation into the matter from the university administration and the police. They say that the guilty students should be identified and strict action should be taken against them so that such incidents do not recur in the future. Currently, the police say that the matter is being investigated and statements from all parties will be recorded. A tense calm prevails on the university campus. Courtesy: Hindi News
Father’s nose cut off while trying to save his son: People assaulted the child during playtime, case registered against 3
In Aligarh, a dispute broke out among children playing on Tuesday evening. The accused attacked the father who went to save the children, inflicting a life-threatening knife wound. They cut off his nose. The police brought the victim to Malkhan Singh District Hospital. From there, seeing his critical condition, the doctors referred him to the medical college. Based on the victim’s complaint, the police registered a case against 3 accused late at night and started an investigation. The incident took place in Nagla Man Singh Pulia, Lane Number-4, under the Gandhi Park police station area. Rakan Singh, son of Pitambar, who lives in Lane Number-4, drives an e-rickshaw. He said that he was at home on Tuesday evening, while his children were playing with other children in the lane. A dispute arose among the children while they were playing. The other party assaulted his children. Hearing the children’s cries, he went to save them. That’s when the people from the accused party attacked him, using casteist slurs. They attacked him with a knife, cutting off his nose. He fell to the ground, bleeding profusely. The incident caused a commotion. He informed the police station. After which, the police took him to Malkhan Singh District Hospital at night for treatment and medical examination. Dr. Chirag Bajaj said that the injured person was given first aid and referred to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College. He has serious injuries to his nose and face. The bone is visible. Case registered against three accused Based on the complaint of the victim, Karan, the police registered a case against three attackers late at night. Shivam, Atul, and Baby have been named as accused in the case. All three are accused of attacking the victim with sticks and other weapons, resulting in a fracture of his nasal bone. Currently, the police are investigating the matter and working to take action against the accused. Sanjeev Pratap | Kol Courtesy: Hindi News
Shashi Tharoor trips and falls at Parliament stairs; Akhilesh Yadav helps – video
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor tripped and fell while descending the stairs at Parliament complex on Wednesday. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and other MPs along with the staff members immediately assisted him to get back on his feet. — ians_india (@ians_india) The Lok Sabha was adjourned amid persistent sloganeering by Opposition members over the suspension of eight MPs during the ongoing Budget Session, disrupting proceedings shortly after they began. The suspended MPs staged a protest outside Parliament, holding placards reading “PM is compromised,” echoing allegations made by leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi while addressing the media on the India–US trade agreement. Those suspended include Congress MPs Hibi Eden, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Manickam Tagore, Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Prashant Yadaorao Padole, Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy and Dean Kuriakose, along with CPI(M) MP S Venkatesan. 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
‘PM didn’t fulfill his responsibility’: Rahul displays unpublished memoir of ex-Army chief Naravane outside Parliament
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday displayed excerpts from an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General MM Naravane and accused PM Modi of “not fulfulling responsibility” during the 2020 India-China military clashes in Ladakh. Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament the Congress leader said, “The speaker is saying that this book does not exist, Rajnath ji has said this book does not exist. This is Naravane ji’s book wherein he has written the account of Ladakh…Narendra Modi ji did not fulfil his responsibility.” “He told the Army Chief to do whatever he wants to do. Army Chief General Naravane has clearly written in this book that he felt really alone. This is what they are scared of me saying,” he added. “The main line is what the Prime Minister said – ‘jo uchit samjho wo karo’. When the former Chief of Army Staff General Naravane called up Rajnath Singh ji and said that Chinese tanks have reached the Kailash Ridge, so what should we do? First, Rajnath Singh did not respond to him,” he added. “I don’t think the Prime Minister will have the guts to come to the Lok Sabha today because if he comes, I am going to give him this book. If the PM comes, I will go physically and hand him this book so he can read it and the country can get to know the truth,” added Gandhi. Gandhi said the memoir of Naravane is published abroad, but the government is not allowing it to be published in India. “It’s available abroad, I think. It’s published abroad. Govt is not allowing it to be published here. That’s what I believe…The book is available…You can imagine where the book (that he is carrying today) has come from. You think about where it came from…” His remarks came after he tried to quote excerpts from the unpublished book during the Parliament session on Monday. Gandhi insisted on raising the issue of India-China confrontation of August 2020 and was interrupted repeatedly by defence minister Rajnath Singh and later home minister Amit Shah, who asked him not to quote from any unverified source. Naravane was the Army Chief at the time of the Ladakh confrontation. The excerpts cited by Rahul Gandhi were recently published by an online portal. Earlier, on Tuesday, Rahul Gandhi wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, registering his “strongest protest” over being denied the opportunity to speak on the President’s address during the ongoing Budget session. He described the restriction as a “blot on our democracy” and alleged that the government is “scared” of what is written in the book. 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
Justice Served: 20-Year Sentence in Dalit Girl’s Rape Case
A court sentenced Sachin Verma to 20 years in prison for raping a 10-year-old Dalit girl, with an additional fine. The crime occurred in July 2023, and Verma was charged under several legal provisions, including the POCSO Act and SC/ST Act, following the girl’s father’s complaint. In a significant ruling, a court has sentenced a man to two decades of rigorous imprisonment for the brutal rape of a 10-year-old Dalit girl. The judgment, delivered by Additional Session Judge and Special Judge (POCSO) P C Kushwaha, underscores the commitment to justice. Sachin Verma, the accused, was not only handed a severe prison term but also ordered to pay a hefty fine of Rs 2,06,000. Failure to remit the fine would result in an additional six months of imprisonment, as per Assistant District Government Counsel Vinod Kumar Singh. The harrowing incident unfolded in the Kotwali police station area in July 2023. Following a complaint from the victim’s father, legal proceedings ensued under various sections, including the Indian Penal Code, the SC/ST Act, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Courtesy : Devdiscourse Note: This news is originally published on https:/devdiscourse.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Woman, 20, Killed In Tamil Nadu, Dalit Fiance Alleges Dishonour Killing
According to the complaint lodged by the woman’s fiance, the couple had been in a relationship and had planned to marry secretly on February 6. The death of a 20-year-old college student in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli district has sparked allegations of a dishonour killing, with the woman’s Dalit fiance accusing her family of opposing their inter-caste relationship. Police, however, say preliminary findings point to suicide, even as they await the post-mortem report to determine the exact cause of death. The woman, identified as Sivamathi, was a second-year college student from an upper-caste family. She was found dead under suspicious circumstances, following which the police registered a case of suspicious death. Given the sensitivity of the case and allegations of caste-based violence, the investigation has been transferred to an Assistant Commissioner of Police. According to the complaint lodged by the woman’s fiance, who works with a mobile phone company, the couple had been in a relationship and had planned to marry secretly on February 6. He has alleged that Sivamathi’s parents were strongly opposed to the proposed wedding because of his caste. The man further claimed that Sivamathi’s maternal uncle had allegedly threatened her, warning that she would be killed if she went ahead with the marriage, raising the possibility of a dishonour killing or abetment to suicide. Police sources, however, said initial inquiries and scene-of-occurrence findings suggest that Sivamathi may have died by suicide. Officials stressed that no conclusion would be drawn until the post-mortem examination report is received. “We will confirm after the post-mortem report. We are investigating all angles,” a senior police officer said, adding that statements from family members, friends and the fiance are being recorded as part of the investigation. Police are also examining whether Sivamathi’s parents or other relatives could be booked for abetment of suicide if evidence emerges that she was driven to take the extreme step due to threats, coercion or sustained harassment over her relationship. Courtesy : NDTV Note: This news is originally published on https:/ndtv.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
UP: Court Sentences Man to 20-Years’ Rigorous Imprisonment for Rape of Dalit Girl
Maharajganj : A court here has sentenced a man to 20-years’ rigorous imprisonment for raping a 10-year-old Dalit girl in 2023.Additional Session Judge and Special Judge (POCSO) P C Kushwaha convicted Sachin Verma in the case and pronounced the sentence on Monday, also imposing a fine of Rs 2,06,000 on him, a lawyer privy to the case said. If the accused fails to deposit the fine, he would serve an additional six months of jail time, Assistant District Government Counsel Vinod Kumar Singh said. Courtesy : Deccan Chronicle Note: This news is originally published on https:/deccanchronicle.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
BC and Dalit voices demand fair representation in polls
Renewed political heat was witnessed here on Monday on the issue of social justice as Backward Class (BC) organisations demanded proportionate representation for all BC communities in the forthcoming corporation elections. Addressing the media at the Roads and Buildings Department premises, BC JAC Rights State Convener Sarangi Lakshmikanth said that sustained struggles by BC caste associations had paved the way for a BC leader to become the Mayor of Mahabubnagar. He asserted that the same spirit of justice must now be reflected in the upcoming elections by ensuring representation to all communities in proportion to their population. He further demanded that the post of First Deputy Mayor be allotted to Dalits, stressing the need for inclusive leadership. Adding political sharpness to the demand, BC Samaj United Mahabubnagar District President Modal Srinivas Sagar questioned the Congress party’s commitment to social justice. He asked why BCs were denied due importance in corporation elections even as the party undertakes a nationwide tour advocating social justice. Raising a community-specific concern, Kummari (Potters) Association District President Bugganna said the Kummari community had consistently been denied representation in corporation elections. He urged authorities to at least ensure due priority for the community in corporation-level posts. The meeting saw the participation of several leaders and representatives, including retired DEO Vijay Kumar, Nai Brahmin Seva Samiti Town President Ashwini Satyam, Medari Association Secretary Anjaneyulu, MRPS leader Singireddy Parameshwar, Nai Brahmin Association leader Chandramouli, and others, highlighting the broad-based support for the demand. 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