A brutal attack on a four-year-old Dalit girl in Jodhpur has sparked tension, and the police are on high alert.
Jodhpur: A major incident of brutality has occurred in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, involving a four-year-old Dalit girl. The victim has been referred to a higher facility in critical condition. Upon learning of the incident, the Dalit community has been enraged, and a large number of people gathered at the hospital and began protesting. Tension has erupted in the victim’s village and surrounding areas. In response to the situation, the police have been put on high alert and are monitoring the mob’s activities. According to the police, this heartbreaking incident occurred on Wednesday in the Bilara police station area of Jodhpur district. A four-year-old girl was brutally assaulted. Upon learning of the incident, the victim’s family was horrified. They immediately rushed the girl, who was bleeding profusely, to Bilara Hospital. Upon learning of the incident, a large number of Dalits gathered at the Trauma Center in Bilara. Public anger erupted, and tension spread. Due to the girl’s critical condition, doctors at Bilara Hospital provided first aid and referred her to Jodhpur. News of the brutality spread rapidly throughout her village and surrounding villages. Public anger erupted, and tension spread. The police were overwhelmed by the large crowd of angry people who had gathered at Bilara Hospital. Senior police officers arrived and brought the situation under control. Demand for the arrest and death penalty for the accused The angry crowd is demanding the arrest and death penalty for the accused. In view of the crowd’s anger, the police have been put on high alert. They are trying to pacify the crowd and assuring them of the imminent arrest of the accused. However, the police are investigating the entire matter. Reported by: Chandra Shekhar Vyas Edited by: Sandeep Rathore ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sandeep Rathore Sandeep Rathore began his journalism career in 2000 with the Bhaskar Group in Jaipur. He later served as the resident editor of Rajasthan Patrika in Kota and Bhilwara. In 2017, he began a new journey with News18. Courtesy: Hindi News
SC orders dedicated toll-free helpline to address complaints under Transgender Rights Act
The apex court sets strict three-month deadline for compliance and forms advisory panel to prevent harassment and discrimination against transgender persons The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to set up a “dedicated nationwide toll-free helpline number” in coordination with the states and Union Territories to address all complaints relating to contraventions of the provisions of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act. The court launched a scathing attack on various governments for failing to prevent and act against continuing discrimination, humiliation and harassment of transgender persons across the country. “If any such information regarding the violation of the provisions of the 2019 Act and 2020 Rules, respectively, is received by the helpline, it shall immediately report such information to the Transgender Protection Cells under the charge of the District Magistrate in each District and under the Director General of Police of the State, as the case may require. This nationwide toll-free helpline number would have a wider scope than the grievance redressal mechanism envisioned under Rule 13(5) of the 2020 Rules,” the apex court said in a judgment while issuing a slew of directions to the authorities. “The Union of India and all the States respectively shall ensure that the aforesaid directions are strictly complied with within a period of three months from the date of the pronouncement of this judgment,” a bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan said. The bench also formed an advisory committee headed by former Delhi High Court judge, Justice Asha Menon, as chairperson to evolve steps to prevent the harassment, humiliation and discrimination of transgender persons. “To facilitate the same, we direct the Chief Secretaries of all the States/ Union Territories to nominate a high-ranking officer, not below the rank of Joint Secretary in the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment of the respective State/ Union Territory, to act as the nodal officer on behalf of the respective State/ Union Territory. We further direct all the concerned departments/ authorities of the respective State/ Union Territory to cooperate with the nodal officer concerned…,” the bench said. The court passed the direction while dealing with a writ petition filed by Jane Kaushik, a transgender woman who had challenged her termination as a teacher by two schools. The court ordered a cumulative compensation of ₹2 lakh to Kaushik to be paid equally by the Centre, the two schools and the states which failed to act against the institutions. 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
9 Trans People Attempt Suicide In Mumbai Over Remarks On Spiritual Leader
All the nine people tried to die by suicide on the first floor of the non-profit’s office in Mumbai. Nine people – all of them transgenders — allegedly tried to die by suicide in Mumbai in protest against derogatory comments made by some people against their spiritual leader, Salma Khan, and the non-profit Kinnar Maa Sansthan. Mumbai-based Kinnar Maa Sansthan works for the well-being of transgender and Hijra communities across India. The police said a transgender person alleged they were hurt by the derogatory comments against their spiritual leader. All the nine people tried to die by suicide on the first floor of the non-profit’s office in Mumbai, the official said. They were taken to a hospital and later discharged after treatment. They are out of danger. The incident comes a week after 25 people from the transgender community consumed phenyl in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore. “Around 25 people from the transgender community have been admitted to our hospital. They have claimed to have consumed phenyl together, but this cannot be immediately confirmed,” Dr Basant Kumar Ningwal, Superintendent-in-Charge of the government-run Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital (MYH), told news agency PTI. A police officer said the incident may be linked to a dispute between two local groups of the transgender community. Helplines Vandrevala Foundation for Mental Health 9999666555 or help@vandrevalafoundation.com TISS iCall 022-25521111 (Monday-Saturday: 8 am to 10 pm) (If you need support or know someone who does, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist.) 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
Bihar Election 2025: Prashant Kishor tells the people of Bihar to beware of PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi!
Bihar Election 2025: Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraj Party, has said that Rahul Gandhi has nothing to do with Bihar, its development, or its problems. He also made similar remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Patna: Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraj Party, has targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He said that Rahul Gandhi has nothing to do with Bihar, its development, or its problems. Prashant Kishor alleged that Rahul Gandhi was only active in pressuring the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) to gain more seats. He also said that Rahul Gandhi would come to Bihar during the elections, hold a few rallies, and then his connection with Bihar would end. Prashant Kishor claimed that Rahul Gandhi was only trying to pressure the RJD to gain a few more seats. He said, “Rahul Gandhi has nothing to do with Bihar, its development, or its problems. If he doesn’t get seats, he will sit in Delhi. He will only come during elections, hold three or four rallies, and the story of Bihar will be over for him. Come to Bihar during elections, take votes, and then leave The Jan Suraj Party founder said that the people of Bihar should be wary of leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. He alleged that these leaders come to Bihar during elections, mislead the people, take votes, and then leave. He said, “Bihar should be wary of such people, whether they are Modi or Rahul Gandhi, who come only during elections, show off, make big promises, mislead the public, take votes, and then leave. After this, Bihar and its people will suffer for five years. Your children will have to work as laborers, you will face floods, and these people will not say a word.” The main contest in the Bihar Assembly elections will be between the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Grand Alliance. The NDA comprises the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Janata Dal United (JDU), Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas (LJP-R), Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM). On the other hand, the Grand Alliance of the opposition includes the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the Congress, the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) led by Dipankar Bhattacharya, the Communist Party of India (CPI), the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM), and Mukesh Sahni’s Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP). Claims to be an alternative to Jan Suraj Prashant Kishore’s Jan Suraj Party has claimed to contest all 243 seats in the state. Voting for the Bihar elections will be held on November 6 and 11, respectively. The results will be declared on November 14th. Prashant Kishor’s statement has become a topic of discussion in political circles. He has attempted to establish his own identity in Bihar politics and believes that state leaders should be wary of outsiders who only engage in vote bank politics. He also stated that the Jan Suraj Party will emerge as an alternative for the people of Bihar. Authored 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 the country and the world. Courtesy: Hindi News
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