In Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, a Dalit youth was severely beaten for drinking water from a hand pump and threatened with shooting if the government came to power.
A Dalit youth, who was coming to pick up his sister from Chhibramau in Kannauj, drank water from a hand pump. The enraged hand pump owner first hit him on the head with a brick and then beat him, injuring him. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation. Correspondent, Chhibramau. A Dalit youth, who was coming to pick up his sister from Chhibramau, drank water from a hand pump. The enraged hand pump owner first hit him on the head with a brick and then beat him, injuring him. The youth threatened to shoot him if the government came to power. Based on the victim’s complaint, police are now investigating the matter. Amit Kumar, son of Devendra Kumar, a resident of Nagla Jor village in the area, stated that he belongs to the Scheduled Caste. On the evening of October 19th, he was traveling from his village to Chibramau to pick up his sister. On the way, he stopped to drink water from a hand pump. A young man from Asalat Nagar became angry at his drinking, hurled casteist slurs at him, hit him on the head with a brick, and then assaulted him, injuring him. Heard of the commotion, several people came to his rescue. The accused threatened to shoot him when the government arrived. The victim went to the police station and filed a complaint with the police. Inspector-in-Charge Vishnukant Tiwari stated that the matter is being investigated. BY SOHAM PRAKASH, EDITED BY: NITISH KUMAR KUSHWAHA Courtesy: Hindi News
He begged for mercy with folded hands while the owner continued to beat him… A Dalit was brutalized for leaving his job at a dhaba.
Chhatarpur: An incident that shames humanity has come to light in the Civil Lines Police Station area of Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. A dhaba operator and his associates brutally beat their former employee with kicks, punches, and sticks in public. The accused themselves filmed this inhumane act and made it viral on social media. After the video went viral, the police swung into action and, based on the viral video, detained both accused and began questioning them. The victim has been identified as Umesh Adivasi, a resident of Kupi village. Umesh works as a laborer on Satai Road. He previously worked at a dhaba near the Collector’s bungalow. He left his job about two months ago. Victim Umesh alleges that the dhaba owner, Satendra Singh Jantu Chauhan, was angry about this. The viral video clearly shows two young men brutally beating Umesh with kicks and sticks, while a third man filmed the entire incident. During the beating, the victim repeatedly pleaded for mercy with folded hands, but the accused refused. The accused were heard abusing and saying, “Even the police can’t harm us.” When Umesh inquired about the reason for the beating, he was beaten even more severely. Following the incident, victim Umesh filed a report against both accused at the Civil Lines police station. Civil Lines police station in-charge Satish Singh stated that two days ago, illegal liquor had been confiscated from the same dhaba, and the accused suspected that Umesh had informed the police. Based on this suspicion, Umesh was beaten. The station in-charge also stated that the main accused, Satendra Singh Jantu Chauhan, has a criminal background and already has 23 cases registered against him. The victim, Umesh Adivasi, has appealed to the police and administration for protection and justice. This incident not only raises questions about law and order, but also demonstrates how fearlessly individuals with criminal tendencies openly carry out violence and publicize it. Courtesy: Hindi News
Transgender case: 10k cash reward for info on accused
Indore: The Indore police announced a cash reward of Rs 10,000 each for information leading to the arrest of three absconding accused — Pankaj Jain, Akshay Kumayu, and Raja Hashmi — in connection with the Pandrinath transgender case. The trio was on the run despite multiple attempts by police to trace them. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone-4), Anand Kaladgi, declared the reward under police regulations to encourage citizens to share information that could help trace and apprehend the accused. Despite extensive efforts, the trio evaded arrest since the registration of the cases. According to police records, the accused were wanted in two separate cases registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. Pankaj Jain was named under Sections 333, 115(2), and 351(2) of the BNS, along with Section 18 of the Transgender Act. In another case, he, along with Akshay Kumayu and Raja Hashmi, faced charges under Sections 119(1), 3(5), 308(4), and 351(2) of the BNS. Despite repeated search operations and inquiries, the whereabouts of the accused remain unknown. Taking note of the seriousness of the offences, police appealed to the public to come forward with any information that could aid their capture. Authorities assured that the identity of informants would be kept strictly confidential and that the DCP Zone-4 would make the final decision regarding the reward distribution. 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
Bihar Elections: MP Pappu Yadav claims Dalits and minorities follow Rahul Gandhi’s ideology
Bihar Election 2025: Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha said that the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) announced candidates at the last minute because it is afraid of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Patna: Bihar assembly elections will be held in two phases next month. Earlier, Purnia MP Pappu Yadav claimed that people from backward castes, Dalits, and minorities follow the ideology of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He said that these communities are fed up with migration and unemployment. Meanwhile, Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha targeted the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), saying that they are announcing candidates at the last minute because they are afraid of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Kushwaha also said that the people of Bihar are intelligent and will teach the Grand Alliance a lesson. Voting in Bihar will take place on November 6 and 11, with results declared on November 14. Purnia MP Pappu Yadav said that people from backward castes, Dalits, and minorities in Bihar are embracing the ideology of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He stated that these people are deeply troubled by migration and unemployment in the country. Pappu Yadav made this statement just weeks before the Bihar Assembly elections. Confident of NDA forming government in Bihar On the other hand, Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha took a dig at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). He said that the RJD is releasing its candidate list at the last minute. According to Kushwaha, the RJD is doing so because it is afraid of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). He also said that the people of Bihar know everything and will definitely give a befitting reply to the Grand Alliance. Kushwaha expressed confidence that the NDA will form the government in Bihar. RJD and Congress face off on some seats The RJD released a list of 143 candidates on the last day of filing nominations for the second phase of the Bihar elections. Both RJD and Congress have fielded candidates in some seats. For example, in Narkatiaganj, Deepak Yadav (RJD) will face Shaswat Kedar Pandey (Congress). Similarly, in Kahalgaon, Rajneesh Bharti (RJD) will contest against Praveen Singh Kushwaha (Congress). In Sikandra (SC) seat, Uday Narayan Chaudhary (RJD) will face Vinod Chaudhary (Congress). In Lalganj (Vaishali), Shivani Shukla is likely to face Aditya Raja (Congress). However, it is also expected that the alliance partners will reach a compromise and one party will withdraw its candidacy. The assembly elections in Bihar will be held in two phases. The first phase will be held on November 6 and the second phase on November 11. The election results will be declared on November 14. Curated by: Suryakant Pathak About the Author Suryakant Pathak is a consultant at Navbharat Times Online. He has been a journalist for the past 31 years. He writes news, analysis, and blogs on India’s international relations and political and social developments in India and the world. Courtesy: Hindi News
Pune college denies Dalit student’s caste bias claim, says UK job verification was sent
Prem Birhade, a former BBA student of Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, had claimed in a social media post that the college failed to send the reference verification to his London-based employer, where he was recently recruited A college in Pune has rubbished a former Dalit student’s allegations of caste bias and his claim that it had withheld his job verification, clarifying that it had sent the document to the UK-based employer and he had not lost his job. Prem Birhade, a former BBA student of Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, had claimed in a social media post that the college failed to send the reference verification to his London-based employer, where he was recently recruited. The incident invited criticism from NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar, who accused the college of showing “Manuwadi” ideology and harassing the former student. Birhade, in a video clip, alleged caste discrimination and claimed that when he asked the college authorities to send the necessary verification, they questioned him about his caste. “I got a job in a firm in London. During the process, the firm sought reference verification from my college. However, the college did not provide the reference verification, and I lost my job. I lost my job opportunity because I belong to the Scheduled Caste category, and I am Buddhist,” he had said. He further claimed that when he contacted the head of the department, she asked him about his caste. “Later, she told me that, as per the principal’s instructions, she would not be able to recommend me. I told her that the college doesn’t have to provide a recommendation to the firm. It just has to tell the firm that I studied at the college between 2020 and 2023,” he alleged. Birhade also claimed that the HOD told him he was insincere and irregular during his time at the college. Shyamkant Deshmukh, the college’s vice principal, however, refuted Birhade’s allegations of caste discrimination, calling them baseless. “After completing graduation in commerce, when Prem was going overseas for further education, the college had given him a letter of recommendation. Now, claims are being made that he lost his job, but in reality, he has not lost his job. He was in the process of joining, and the third-party firm sent an email to the college seeking verification on September 30. In that mail, the firm had not given any deadline to furnish the reference verification,” he said. He said that on October 14, the college provided the bona fide certificate and the information sought in the proforma to the firm. Asked about the delay in response, Deshmukh said the job profile was related to aviation, and since receiving such a mail was new to the educational institute, it took time to respond, as accurate data needed to be furnished. He clarified that the caste discrimination allegations were unfounded, asserting that more than 50,000 students from all sections of society study at the institution. NCP (SP) MLA Pawar, in a post on X on Sunday, said, “If the Modern College in Pune fails to verify the documents on time, resulting in a young student losing a job in London, this is not right. Is the Modern College administration attempting to harass the young man, Prem Birhade, with the same mentality that led to the attempt to throw a shoe at the Chief Justice of India?” He claimed that while the college staff was cooperative, the new principal, who was appointed to the post by bypassing all rules, laws, and seniority, has “Manuwadi” ideology. “It does not behove the principal to play such Manuwadi games in a college, which has a good reputation and a grand legacy,” he wrote. The college should provide the necessary cooperation to the student, express regret and ensure that such mistakes don’t recur in the future, he said in the post, adding that the college should stop indulging in “Manuwadi” politics. Courtesy : The Telegraph Note: This news is originally published on https:/thetelegraph.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Man Held For Raping Minor Dalit Girl In Uttar Pradesh’s Sant Kabir Nagar
Superintendent of Police (SP) Sandeep Kumar Meena said the accused, identified as Badre Alam, was arrested around 3 am from a village under Khalilabad police station limits on Sunday. – Badre Alam, 32, accused of raping dalit girl in UP. – He was arrested around 3 am from a village under Khalilabad police station limits. – Police said he allegedly refused to stop despite warnings, so the police opened fire and he was injured in the right leg. A 32-year-old man accused of allegedly raping a minor Dalit girl was arrested here on Sunday morning, police said. Superintendent of Police (SP) Sandeep Kumar Meena said the accused, identified as Badre Alam, was arrested around 3 am from a village under Khalilabad police station limits on Sunday. He said that when the police team was taking Alam towards Khalilabad Kotwali, he allegedly tried to flee on the pretext attending nature’s call. He allegedly refused to stop despite police warnings, so the police opened fire and he was injured in the right leg, he added. Curated by: Jinit Parmar Courtesy : Outlook India Note: This news is originally published on https:/outlookindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
A Shift in Dalit Politics in Uttar Pradesh
As the BSP, once seen as the primary political vehicle of Dalit assertion, is facing criticism for its growing silence, Rahul Gandhi’s recent activism, particularly his vocal stance against Dalit atrocities, has begun to trigger a political churning in the community. LoP in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi meets the family members of late Hariom Valmiki, a Dalit man allegedly lynched in Raebareli, in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh. Photo: PTI Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday (October 17) sharply criticised the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government following the brutal lynching of Dalit man Hariom Valmiki, saying the incident has “shaken the nation’s conscience” and exposed the continuing vulnerability of Dalits in India. Gandhi, who met the victim’s family in Fatehpur district, alleged that the local administration attempted to intimidate them and prevent his visit – an act he described as a “failure of the system that shields the guilty instead of protecting the victim.” Dalit politics in focus The recent alleged attempt to throw an object towards Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai inside the Supreme Court, and the death by suicide of senior Dalit IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar in Haryana on October 7, 2025, reignited debate over Dalit security, dignity, caste discrimination and institutional bias. After attempting to throw an object towards CJI Gavai, advocate Rakesh Kishore loudly proclaimed slogans in praise of ‘Sanatan Dharma’. He reportedly shouted, “Sanatan ka apman nahi sahenge (We will not tolerate the insult of Sanatan Dharma)”. Gandhi’s recent activism on Dalit issues, particularly his vocal stance against atrocities, has begun to trigger a political churning among Dalits over their future political alignment. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), once seen as the primary political vehicle of Dalit assertion, is facing criticism for its growing silence. Mayawati’s silence at Lucknow rally At the BSP rally held on October 9 in Lucknow, to mark the death anniversary of party founder Kanshi Ram, a massive crowd had gathered to hear party supremo Mayawati. However, her speech disappointed many Dalit supporters who expected a strong condemnation of recent caste-based violence. Mayawati targeted the opposition INDIA bloc parties Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress, more than the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In fact, she even praised the BJP government for maintaining Dalit heritage sites. “The Samajwadi Party is two-faced – it remembers Dalits only when out of power but forgets them once in office,” she said, adding, “The Congress, too, had weakened the Constitution during the Emergency.” Notably, she avoided mentioning any specific recent atrocity – neither the attempt to throw an object on CJI Gavai nor the Hariom Valmiki lynching – something that many BSP supporters found disheartening. “The state government has, to some extent, maintained Dalit parks and memorials using ticket revenues,” she said, drawing a contrast with what she described as the SP neglect of such sites. Political decline of the BSP Mayawati’s reluctance to work at the grassroots level and her perceived soft corner towards the BJP have deepened the crisis within Dalit politics. The BSP’s political graph has been steadily declining over the past decade and a half. In Uttar Pradesh, where the party had formed a majority government in 2007, it now has only one MLA in the state assembly and no representation in Parliament. Observers believe that Mayawati’s absence from active ground politics has weakened the BSP, leading to fragmentation of its core Dalit base. While Jatav Dalits have largely remained loyal, non-Jatav Dalits – who shifted to the BJP during the Narendra Modi wave in 2014 – began moving towards the INDIA bloc in 2024. Analysts say that Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra helped build Dalit confidence in him. Opposition parties have also fuelled concerns that the BJP might alter the constitution and end reservations – a fear that has pushed Dalits closer to the INDIA alliance. As the Congress lacks a strong organisational base in Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party (SP) has emerged as the principal beneficiary, drawing Dalit support alongside its traditional Muslim and backward-class voters. However, in the 2024 general election, the Congress increased its tally from one seat in 2019 to six, while the SP won 37 out of 80 seats. Dalit churning and emerging alignments The ongoing churn in Dalit politics suggests that Rahul Gandhi is eyeing a political opening in Uttar Pradesh, attempting to reclaim the community that once formed the Congress’s core support base before the rise of Kanshi Ram and Mayawati. According to Shashi Kant Pandey, a professor at the department of political science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, “Rahul Gandhi’s strong pitch for caste census and his vocal stance against Dalit atrocities is gradually making the Congress a political choice for Dalits. However, it will take time for the party to benefit from this shift due to its weak organisational structure in the state.” Pandey added that while Mayawati retains a sustainable vote bank, her failure to expand beyond Dalit support limits her electoral strength. “She secured nearly 9.3% votes in the last general election, but without support from other communities, this cannot translate into seats,” he said. Voices from the Dalit community Dalit thinker R.P. Gautam, who is also associated with the Congress, believes that the community is searching for leadership capable of challenging the BJP’s dominance. “No doubt, Mayawati and the BSP gave a voice and political identity to Dalits, but her reluctance to work on the ground has disappointed many,” Gautam said. “Indeed, Gandhi is vocal against Dalit atrocities, but his party rarely ensures their representation in power. Now the time is over for optics politics — eating with Dalits is not enough to get their support. Parties must give Dalits a real share in power if they want their loyalty,” he added. Rahul Gandhi’s message During his visit to Fatehpur, Gandhi said, “The brutal murder of Hariom Valmiki has shaken the conscience of the entire nation. In the eyes of his family, there was both pain and a question –
Over 20 households, over 200 disciples… A Bangladeshi transgender, Babu Ayanal Khan, had been living in India as Jyoti for 30 years.
The 44-year-old transgender, known as the Miraculous Jyoti Maa in Mumbai’s Shivaji Nagar, turned out to be a Bangladeshi citizen. Police investigations revealed that she had been operating an illegal network in India under a fake identity for the past 30 years. Shivaji Nagar: In the Govandi, Rafiq Nagar, Kurla, Deonar, Narpoli, and Trombay areas, the 44-year-old transgender, posing as Jyoti Maa, would bless her devotees 24 hours a day. People would bow their heads and pray, believing Jyoti Maa to be a goddess. Jyoti Maa’s influence can be gauged by the fact that many local leaders even visited her court. In such circumstances, no one could have imagined that the Jyoti Maa, whom they considered a miraculous goddess, was actually a vicious criminal. According to the Shivaji Nagar police, several cases have been registered against this alleged Jyoti Maa for kidnapping, assault, and other serious charges. Furthermore, this transgender person is not an Indian citizen but a Bangladeshi citizen who has been living in India illegally for the past 30 years by changing his name and identity. Come to India at the age of 14 This Bangladeshi transgender person, Jyoti Maa, alias Babu Ayanal Khan, entered India illegally at the age of 14. Here, he concealed his true identity and lived in Muslim-dominated areas, and then, seeing an opportunity, established a base in Govandi. Local police reported that Babu Ayanal Khan, alias Jyoti Maa, has built a large network of transgender people over the years, including over 200 transgender followers. Investigations have revealed that he owns over 20 houses and other properties in Mumbai and its suburbs. His followers are implicated in most of the incidents reported against transgender people on trains, highways, in homes, and elsewhere. Most of these transgender people are fake. Police are now conducting a thorough investigation into this gang and its illegal assets and network. It is suspected that Jyoti Ma possesses assets worth crores of rupees. This is how Jyoti Ma’s activities were exposed An officer with the Shivaji Nagar police stated that a crackdown is underway against Bangladeshi immigrants living illegally. Recently, eight Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in the Govandi area, some of whom were transgender. After rigorous interrogation, police obtained information about Jyoti Ma, also known as Babu Ayanal Khan, leading to Khan’s arrest. The investigation also revealed that Jyoti Ma helped Bangladeshi immigrants settle in Mumbai. When police examined her documents, her birth certificate, Aadhaar card, and PAN card were all found to be fake. Her gang of transgender individuals are active in the Shivaji Nagar, Govandi, Rafiq Nagar, Kurla, Deonar, Narpoli, and Trombay areas, and are said to be living there using fake documents. The hunt for these illegal Bangladeshi immigrants continues. However, Shivaji Nagar police produced Jyoti Ma, alias Babu Ayanal Khan, in a local court, where he was remanded to judicial custody. Authored by: Manish Jha •Edited by: Rahul Mahajan About the Author Manish Jha, who began his career in TV journalism, moved from Madhubani, Bihar, and settled completely in Mumbai. In his 14-year career, he has worked on the desk in addition to reporting. He has been covering crime stories for NBT for the past seven years. Courtesy: Hindi News
Two-month-old baby rescued after transgender woman brings her to hospital
Chennai: A two-month-old baby girl was rescued by authorities in Tiruvallur on Tuesday after a transgender woman brought her to the Tiruvallur Govt Hospital for treatment. The hospital staff grew suspicious and informed the police and child welfare committee officials. Police said the transgender woman, identified as Mavathi alias Malathi (30), brought the sick baby to the hospital. When the doctor asked about the baby’s family, Malathi gave confusing answers, which made the hospital staff suspicious. During questioning, Malathi told police that she bought the baby from a poor couple in Andhra Pradesh for 2.1 lakh, adding that the parents could not afford to raise the child. An officer said, “We are checking her statement and trying to find the baby’s real parents. The reason for buying the baby is not yet clear.” Officials from the child welfare committee (CWC) later examined the baby at the hospital and said she was healthy and safe. The baby was then moved to a government-run home for infants. Police have registered a case and are looking for the baby’s biological parents. 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
Cong netas sought cash for ticket: MLA
Patna: Internal disputes in the Congress have come to the fore in Purnia with sitting MLA Md Afaque Alam on Sunday accusing Purnia MP Pappu Yadav and the party’s state incharge, Krishna Allavaru, of engaging in corrupt practices and brokering the assembly ticket for crores of rupees. Alam’s allegations followed the announcement of Md Irfan Alam as the Congress candidate for the Kasba constituency. He also appealed to party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge to intervene and investigate the matter. A purported audio clip of Alam discussing the ticket with state Congress president Rajesh Ram has circulated widely on social media, although its authenticity has not been verified. The Congress candidate, Md Irfan, is considered close to Pappu Yadav. Alam alleged that Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad assisted in finalising a deal worth crores in exchange for the ticket. “We have been continuously becoming MLAs from Congress. I appeal to Kharge and Rahul ji to conduct an investigation. The party’s image is being tarnished. They have made such people candidates who have worked to defame the grand alliance,” he said. In the three-minute sixteen-second audio, Alam can be heard discussing the ticket, while Rajesh Ram is purportedly heard saying that the process has been finalised but is pending further action. The audio, however, remains unverified. Congress has denied ticket renewal to four-time sitting MLA Alam from Kasba and awarded it to Md Irfan, who is considered a close associate of Pappu Yadav. Md Irfan’s own distress over the ticket issue was captured in a video on Oct 17, in which he was seen crying profusely. The video went viral on social media, showing him overcome with emotion. On the same night, Pappu Yadav confirmed on social media that Irfan had been given the ticket by Congress. 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