Karnataka: Authorities deny permission for RSS march; tensions rise as Bhim Army, Indian Dalit Panthers plan protests
NEW DELHI: Local authorities in Chittapur, Karnataka, have denied permission for an RSS route march scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 2025, citing potential law and order disruptions. This decision comes amid tensions as the Bhim Army and Indian Dalit Panthers also sought permission for marches on the same route, and follows a recent state government order mandating prior permission for private organizations to use government property.The Chittapur Town Municipal Council removed RSS banners and cut-outs from the main road on Saturday under police protection, stating they were installed before obtaining route march permission. The state government’s new order, based on a Cabinet decision on Thursday, came after IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge wrote to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah requesting a ban on RSS activities in public places. “To prevent disruption of peace and law and order in Chittapur and to avoid any untoward incidents, permission for the RSS route march scheduled for 19-10-2025 is hereby denied, and the request application is rejected,” stated the Chittapur tahsildar’s order dated October 18. The RSS had applied for permission to conduct a route march and Vijayadashami programme at 3 PM on October 19 in Chittapur town, Kalaburagi district, to commemorate the organization’s centenary and Vijayadashami festival celebration. The situation became more complex when the Bhim Army informed authorities of their intention to conduct a march on the same route and date. This followed an incident where an RSS worker allegedly threatened Minister Priyank Kharge, leading to protests across Karnataka. “If the RSS, Bhim Army and Indian Dalit Panthers conduct processions in Chittapur town along the same route, there is a high possibility of clashes between the groups, which could disturb public peace and law and order. This assessment has been confirmed based on information collected from the public and police informants,” the tahsildar explained in the order. The Bhim Army State Youth Wing, Kalaburagi, expressed their opposition to the RSS march through a letter, stating it was intentionally planned against the minister’s statement. They, along with the Indian Dalit Panthers, requested permission for their own march on the same route. The tahsildar’s decision was supported by police reports and intelligence gathering, which indicated potential conflicts if multiple groups held simultaneous processions. A case had also been registered at Bengaluru’s Sadashivanagar Police Station regarding the threats against Minister Kharge. “Therefore, since simultaneous processions by the RSS, Bhim Army, and Indian Dalit Panthers on October 19 in Chittapur may lead to disturbances and adversely affect law and order, it is deemed inappropriate to grant permission for the same as per the report submitted by police in Chittapur,” concluded the tahsildar’s order. 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
Jully demands judicial probe into Dalit student’s suspicious death
Jaipur: Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully visited SMS Hospital Friday to meet the family of Dheeraj Kumar, a Dalit student who died under mysterious circumstances at Navodaya Vidyalaya in Neem Ka Thana on Oct 14. He demanded a judicial inquiry into the matter and the prompt arrest of those involved. Kumar’s family, which alleges foul play in his death, has been protesting outside the mortuary and refusing to conduct his last rites. They are demanding a judicial investigation into the circumstances leading to his death. Accompanied by MLAs Suresh Modi and Harimohan Sharma, Jully met the grieving family and demanded that the BJP govt in the state take crimes against Dalits seriously and take steps to restore the community’s confidence. Jully assured the family of raising the matter of Kumar’s death in the Assembly and at the administrative level. “There has been much negligence from the govt in this matter. There was no mention of suicide when the child was initially admitted to the hospital on Oct 8. If this was indeed a case of suicide, why was the family not informed of it at the outset?” Jully asked, Expressing surprise at what he termed the BJP government’s ‘anti-Dalit attitude’, Jully said the govt has utterly failed to help Kumar’s family. “On one hand, you can help some people with up to Rs 25 lakhs in compensation and pay their private hospital bills. On the other hand, because Kumar was a Dalit, you don’t have even one rupee for his family”, he alleged. 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
‘Will take my own life if they aren’t arrested’:Dalit youth in Katni allegedly urinated on by Sarpanch & son, fears stepping out of home
A Dalit youth in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, was brutally beaten, urinated on, and threatened by the village Sarpanch Ramanuj Pandey, his son Pawan Pandey, nephew Satish Pandey, and employee Ram Bihari Haldkar. He had protested against illegal mining on government land. The youth says all accused are absconding and has threatened suicide if no action is taken. Incident location and timeline The incident occurred on October 13 around 6 PM near a murram mine on Ghatiya Ramgadh hill in the Sleemanabad police station area, 40 km from Katni district headquarters. The youth spotted illegal excavation using a JCB and asked where the material was going. Ram Bihari Haldkar verbally abused him with a caste slur and threatened to kill him. Attack on youth and mother While returning home, the youth and his mother were blocked by a tractor. They were grabbed and dragged. The youth was beaten with iron rods, kicked, and Pawan Pandey urinated on his face. His mother’s braid was pulled, and she was slapped and thrown down. The accused threatened to kill the youth if he went to the police. Hospitalisation and police complaint The youth was admitted to a government hospital for three days due to serious injuries. On October 16, he approached the Katni SP office to lodge a complaint. Initially, police asked him to wander between stations, call the other party, and provide a caste certificate. Finally, a case was registered at Sleemanabad police station under the SC/ST Act, assault, and intimidation against four accused. Supporters of Sarpanch visit SP office On October 17, around 17–20 people from the village went to the SP office supporting the Sarpanch. They demanded an impartial investigation and claimed the allegations were baseless. They had travelled in a bus parked at the village entrance before leaving for Katni. Victim’s past complaints The youth had a history of activism against corruption. In 2021–22, he was a Panchayat mate, removed later, and opposed Sarpanch’s work. Since 2023, he filed complaints under RTI and the CM Helpline about Panchayat corruption, fund mismanagement, Anganwadi payments, and poor construction quality. Around 15 complaints were registered through the CM Helpline. He also petitioned the High Court for information on fund usage, and the court issued a notice to the Panchayati Rural Development Department. Despite these actions, illegal mining continued, and the youth faced attacks due to this opposition. Mother’s account The mother said she begged the accused to stop, but they did not listen. She watched helplessly as her son was beaten severely and threatened. She demanded strict action against the perpetrators. Sarpanch’s statement Sarpanch Ramanuj Pandey denied all allegations, calling them a conspiracy. He claimed the youth held a grudge since losing the 2022 Panchayat elections by three votes. He stated the murram extraction was authorised by the Tehsildar, and police were informed. Political response Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) national president MP Chandrashekhar Azad contacted the youth on October 17, promising justice. He warned that if the accused are not arrested within 24 hours, he would personally go to Katni and agitate. Statewide protests against the attack are also planned. Mohd Ajaz Khan, Katni Courtesy : Bhaskar English Note: This news is originally published on https:/bhaskarenglish.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Uttar Pradesh News: FIR Filed Against ITI Principal, Staff For Harassing Dalit Woman Employee In Ballia
Police in Ballia, UP, have filed an FIR against the Government ITI principal Amit Kumar Dwivedi and two instructors, Ravindra Singh and Dhananjay Singh, for allegedly harassing Dalit employee Arun Kumari. She was reportedly subjected to caste-based abuses, pressured to take voluntary retirement, and threatened when she complained. Ballia (UP): Police has filed an FIR against the Government Industrial Training Institute’s principal and two employees for allegedly harassing a Dalit woman employee, officials said on Friday. Kotwali SHO Kshitij Tripathi said a case was registered based on the complaint filed by the husband of a woman employee at the institute. The accused have been identified as principal Amit Kumar Dwivedi, radio instructor Ravindra Singh, and electrical instructor Dhananjay Singh. Citing the FIR, Tripathi said the complainant’s wife, Arun Kumari, was employed as a work manager at the institute. On October 14, Ravindra and Dhananjay allegedly used caste-based abuses when Kumari was at work and “pressured” her to take voluntary retirement, he said. When she complained about the incident to the principal, he, too, allegedly used caste-based slurs, according to the complaint. Kumari’s husband alleged that the principal “threatened” her with death and asked her to leave the job. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ’s editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.) Courtesy : TFPJ Note: This news is originally published on https:/thefreepostjournal.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Lynching victim kin being treated like goons, claims Rahul
Lucknow: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday met the family of Hariom Valmiki, a Dalit lynched by villagers in Rae Bareli, and pledged support to victims of caste atrocities across the country. The Leader of Opposition spent about 25 minutes with the family in Fatehpur district during which he spoke with Hariom’s father Gangadeen, brother Shivam, and sister Kusum and offered condolences and support. The meeting came hours after Hariom’s brother released a video stating that the family was satisfied with the govt’s action and urged the Congress leader not to politicise the case by visiting their home in Rae Bareli. “Ministers have met us, and we received financial aid and jobs. My brother’s killers are behind bars. We request Rahul Gandhi and other party leaders not to do politics over this,” Shivam said in the video, flanked by his father and sister. Despite the appeal, the Rae Bareli MP went ahead with his visit and interacted with the family. Speaking to reporters later, Gandhi said, “This family committed no crime, yet they are being treated like criminals and kept captive in their home. Dalits are being murdered and raped across the country. I urge the chief minister to ensure justice, respect, and security for them instead of protecting criminals.” He said, “Dalit oppression is at its peak under this government.” He also cited the latest National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) figures, which shows that Uttar Pradesh leads the country in cases of Dalit persecution. Rahul said his party would continue to stand with Dalit victims. “Wherever atrocities are committed against Dalits, Congress will reach out, help them, and fight for justice,” he said. In the hours before his visit, posters appeared in the locality near Hariom’s home, reading, “Dard ko mat bhunao, vapas jao (don’t encash our pain, go back).” Congress members were seen in videos tearing down those posters. The Congress alleged that the family’s video statement was made under govt pressure. Hariom Valmiki was lynched on October 2 in Dandepur Jamunapur village of Rae Bareli after being mistaken for a drone thief. He was allegedly dragged, stripped, and assaulted by a mob of about 100 people who accused him of theft. 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
Dalit Student Loses London Job As Pune College Refuses To Issue Reference Letter; “Disciplinary Considerations,” Says Principal
A promising young Dalit scholar from Maharashtra, Premvardhan Narottam Birhade, has reportedly lost a job offer at London’s Heathrow Airport after his former college in Pune allegedly refused to verify his academic credentials. A promising young Dalit scholar from Maharashtra, Premvardhan Narottam Birhade, has reportedly lost a job offer at London’s Heathrow Airport after his former college in Pune allegedly refused to verify his academic credentials. The denial, reportedly made by Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, has triggered outrage across social media and drawn allegations of caste discrimination from political leaders and activists. Meanwhile, the principal in question Dr Nivedita Gajanan Ekbote, who also serves as Maharashtra vice-president of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, said in a statement that the decision to refuse to issue an Education Reference in this case “is purely based on institutional norms, disciplinary considerations, and professional ethics, and has no connection whatsoever with the student’s social or community background.” Prem, a native of Nandurbar district and a recent graduate of the University of Sussex, had been selected for an employment programme at Heathrow following his postgraduate studies. According to posts shared by Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi (VBA) president Prakash Ambedkar and also the videos posted by Prem himself, the opportunity fell through after the Pune college declined to confirm his educational background despite all required documents being submitted. In his public statement, Ambedkar accused the college’s administration of caste bias, alleging that the refusal was motivated by discrimination against Scheduled Caste students. “The same college had verified his documents when he went abroad to study,” Ambedkar said, adding that the administration later questioned Birhade about his caste when he sought verification for employment. “Prem’s case symbolises the persistent shadow of caste prejudice that continues to haunt Dalit youth, even after they overcome the hardest social and economic barriers,” he remarked. Ambedkar, also the grandson of Dr BR Ambedkar, also pointed out that Modern College’s principal, Dr Nivedita Gajanan Ekbote, serves as Maharashtra vice-president of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, suggesting that her political links might have influenced institutional behaviour. However, Dr Ekbote has firmly denied the allegations. In an official statement, she described the claims as false and defamatory, asserting that the college acted purely in accordance with institutional policy and disciplinary records. “The student completed his education prior to my tenure as principal, and I have never personally known or taught him,” she clarified. According to Ekbote, the college had already provided Birhade with three Letters of Recommendation and a Bonafide Certificate in the past, fulfilling its academic obligations. She said the refusal to issue another letter stemmed from “disciplinary considerations” related to his prior record, not his community background. Ekbote further contended that Birhade’s social media posts had unfairly maligned the college’s reputation and amounted to harassment. “The refusal to issue an Education Reference in this case is purely based on institutional norms, disciplinary considerations, and professional ethics,” her statement read. She requested the authorities legal action against what she termed “false and inflammatory content” circulating online and reaffirmed that the institution “upholds the highest standards of equality, inclusivity, and respect for all communities.” Prakash Ambedkar’s statement: “Prem Birhade, a young Dalit who recently graduated from the prestigious University of Sussex, was forced to forfeit a hard-earned employment opportunity at Heathrow Airport in London. The reason? His former college, Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce in Pune, refused to verify his academic credentials, despite him submitting all required documentation. Why? Because Prem is a Dalit! The college’s principal, Dr. Nivedita Gajanan Ekbote, also serves as the Maharashtra Vice-President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, the youth wing of the BJP. Given her political and ideological alignment with the Manuwadi BJP, one can only imagine the extent to which caste prejudice must have shaped her actions against SC, ST, OBC students in her academic career. The same verification was provided when Prem had gone to London to study. When Prem requested the same verification again for his job, the college’s administration enquired of his caste! Prem’s journey from Nardubar, a poor Tribal district, to UK was not easy one. Prem’s case is a glaring example of how systemic caste discrimination continues to haunt Dalit youth, even after they break through enormous social and economic barriers. This case demands urgent attention and accountability. Prem’s story is not just his own, it is the story of countless Dalit students whose aspirations are crushed because of caste-discrimination.” Dr Nivedita Gajanan Ekbote’s statement: “Respected Sir/Madam, I, Prof. Dr. Nivedita G. Ekbote, Principal, Modern College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Autonomous), Shivajinagar, Pune – 411005, wish to bring to your kind attention a serious issue of harassment, defamation, and deliberate misuse of social media by a former student of this college, Mr. Premvardhan Narottam Birhade, who was admitted to the BBA program in June 2020 and passed in January 2024. The said individual has been continuously posting false, misleading, and defamatory statements on social media, attempting to malign the image of the college, its staff members, and the Principal. It is important to note that the student completed his education prior to my tenure as Principal, and I have never personally known or taught him. Furthermore, the student has already been issued three Letters of Recommendation (LORs) and one Bonafide Certificate by the college administration in the past, thereby fulfilling all his legitimate academic documentation requirements. Recently, he approached the college once again, demanding that an Education Reference for employment purposes be issued under my signature. Considering his unsatisfactory conduct and disciplinary record during his tenure as a student, and as per institutional policy, the college decided not to issue any further recommendation or reference letter. Following this, he began publishing false, defamatory, and inflammatory videos on various social media platforms, falsely alleging that the college, Dr. Anjali Sardesai (Vice-Principal, Academics), Prof. Lawly Das (Head, BBA Department), and the undersigned are discriminating against him on caste grounds. I wish to categorically state that no such instance
Woman held over Dalit boy’s death
The case triggered outrage across the state. Many condemned the caste-based discrimination, while some claimed the boy had a habit of stealing. The woman said she had caught him stealing from her shop, but the boy’s family denied the allegation. After her surrender plea was rejected, police arrested a woman late on Wednesday night for allegedly beating and abetting the suicide of a 12-year-old Dalit boy in Limbra village, Chirgaon. She was produced in court on Thursday and sent to three-day police custody. Rohru DSP Pranav Chauhan said a case had been registered under Sections 107 (abetment of suicide of a child), 127 (wrongful confinement), and 115 (voluntarily causing hurt) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, along with sections of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. He said further investigation was underway. On September 16, a Dalit boy allegedly consumed poison after being beaten and locked in a cowshed by the accused woman for touching her house. He was taken to IGMC, where he died the next day. Following his death, the boy’s parents approached the police, demanding her arrest. The woman later sought anticipatory bail, which the court rejected. The case triggered outrage across the state. Many condemned the caste-based discrimination, while some claimed the boy had a habit of stealing. The woman said she had caught him stealing from her shop, but the boy’s family denied the allegation. The Scheduled Caste Commission expressed dissatisfaction with the police probe and ordered the suspension of ASI Manjeet, the Investigating Officer in tge case. The Commission also sought an explanation from the DSP. Commission chairman Kuldeep Kumar Dhiman accused the police of not taking the case seriously. He said the FIR was filed on September 20, but the SC/ST Act sections were not added initially, which was a serious lapse on the part of the police and caused unnecessary delay in justice. He added that the victim’s family had clearly mentioned in their complaint that the accused called their child “untouchable” and demanded a goat to “purify” her house. “Despite this, a case under SC/ST Act was not registered by the police at that time and were only applied later,” Dhiman said. He further said the Commission had asked the Rohru DSP to submit a report within three days, but it was delayed and reached only on October 14. Courtesy : NAI Note: This news is originally published on https:/newsarenaindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
UP lynching case: Rahul Gandhi meets Dalit victim’s family; claims govt ‘threatening’ them
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday met the family of Hariom Valmiki, the Dalit man who was lynched in his constituency, Raebareli. After meeting the family, the Congress leader made a big claim, saying the government threatened the victim’s family against meeting him. He said the Congress party will “try the best to provide all possible help to the family”, adding that wherever there will be “atrocities against Dalits in the country, Congress will be there and we will provide all possible help and fight for justice.” Valmiki (40) was allegedly lynched by villagers who mistook him for a thief during a night vigil at about 1 am on October 2 amid rumours that a gang was using drones for surveillance to mark houses for robberies. — ANI (@ANI) “This morning, the government threatened the family against meeting me… It’s not important whether the victims’ family meets me or not, but what is important is that these people are not criminals. They have committed no mistake… I met the deceased’s family and listened to them. Congress Party and I will try our best to provide all possible help to the family… Wherever there will be atrocities against Dalits in the country, Congress will be there and we will provide all possible help and fight for justice,” Rahul Gandhi told the press after meeting the Valmiki family. Screenshot 2025-10-17 111650 Referring to the suicide of a Haryana officer, Rahul Gandhi said: “A crime has been committed against them (Valmiki’s family), and it seems as if they are the criminals.” Rahul futher claimed that the family was being threatened and was not allowed to go out of their house. “A Dalit officer committed suicide a few days ago. I went there, and today I have come here. The family did not commit the crime. A crime has been committed against them, and it seems as if they are the criminals. They are not being allowed to go out of their house,” the Congress leader said. He sought action against the perpetrators, urging the UP government that the accused “should not be protected”. “They are being threatened. All they are asking for is justice. Our son had been killed. The murder is recorded on video. We are asking for justice… There is a girl in there who needs to be operated on, but she is unable to get it done because the government has locked them in. Atrocities, murders and rapes are being committed against Dalits in the entire nation. I want to ask the CM that they should be served justice. They should be respected. Action should be taken against the perpetrators and they should not be protected,” the Reabareli MP said. 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
Dalit youth assaulted for ‘owning’ high-end bike in Tamil Nadu
The gang also hurled caste-based abuses at the victim, who managed to flee the spot, and reported the incident to the Pappanadu police in the early hours of Tuesday THANJAVUR: The Pappanadu police on Tuesday arrested six caste Hindus for allegedly assaulting a Dalit youth at his residence late on Monday for owning a high-end bike. According to sources, N Pachilin, a 21-year-old Dalit of Vellur who works at an eatery in Pappanadu, on Monday night was returning home from work on his bike when T Gopinath (30) of Nemmeli waylaid him. Gopinath allegedly told Pachilin that those from his caste should not ride costly bikes. Pachilin replied that he bought the bike and had the right to ride it, and rode to his house. Past midnight, Gopinath along with five others confronted Pachilin at his house and allegedly assaulted him with logs as well as their bare hands. The gang also hurled caste-based abuses at him, sources said. Managing to flee the spot, Pachilin reported the incident to the Pappanadu police in the early hours of Tuesday, sources said. Following this, the police registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and arrested Gopinath, V Likanthan (21), A Sarathi (23), M Arunkumar (23), K Udhayan (21) and A Prahadeeswaran (21) on Tuesday. Courtesy : TNI Note: This news is originally published on https:/thenewindianexpress.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Now Late Dalit IPS Officer’s Wife, Her MLA Brother Booked in ASI Suicide Case
Puran Kumar was cremated on Wednesday after a week-long tug of war between his family and police authorities over denial of Puran Kumar’s post mortem due to their pending demands. Chandigarh: In a fresh twist to the controversy surrounding Dalit IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar’s death, Haryana police have registered a case against the deceased officer’s wife, IAS officer Amneet P. Kumar, her brother and Punjab MLA Amit Rattan and two others on the charges of abetment to suicide and criminal conspiracy in connection with ASI Sandeep Lathar’s suicide case. Lathar, ASI posted in Haryana’s Rohtak, was on Tuesday (October 14) found dead with a gunshot wound along with a purported suicide note that accused the late IPS officer and his family of corruption. Lathar further claimed that the late IPS officer Puran Kumar was facing mounting pressure after his corrupt practices came to light. Lathar was referring to the arrest of Puran Kumar’s gunman Sushil Kumar, who was apprehended for allegedly taking bribe from a Rohtak-based businessman. Sushil Kumar confessed to have taken money on Puran Kumar’s behalf. Further, Lathar narrated in his purported video that Puran Kumar died by suicide due to fear of an impending inquiry, not by any form of social prejudice or caste discrimination as he claimed in his suicide note. In the video, Lathar was also heard saying that “someone has to sacrifice his life to awaken the nation,” while praising state DGP Shatrujeet Singh Kapur and former Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarniya as honest officers. On the contrary, according to late Puran Kumar’s wife, the conspiracy by Kapur and Bijarniya were the trigger point behind her husband’s death by suicide and she continues to demand their arrest. Puran Kumar was cremated on Wednesday (October 15) after a week-long tug of war between his family and police authorities over denial of Puran Kumar’s post mortem due to their pending demands. The family finally relented after Haryana government sent state DGP Kapur on long leave while also transferring Rohtak SP Bijarniya days earlier on October 9. Somewhat similar developments occurred in the ASI suicide case as well. The family of the ASI withheld post mortem permission of the deceased officer unless police registered the case against all those persons named in his suicide note. The family relented and agreed for autopsy after Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini met the family members of 41-year-old Lathar on Wednesday (October 15) afternoon and assured them of “appropriate action”. Leader of opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda and other Congress leaders also visited Lathar’s house and expressed condolences. Later in the evening, Sanjay Deswal, Lathar’s cousin, told media that the state government has accepted their demands, including registration of an FIR, government job to Lathar’s wife as per her qualification and fair probe in a time-bound manner. After this, Lathar’s body has been sent to Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak, and the post-mortem examination will be conducted on Thursday (October 16) morning followed by cremation. Family silent, AAP minister says conspiracy Meanwhile, there has been no statement from Amneet Kumar or her MLA brother so far. Only thing Amneet Kumar said yesterday was that she had full faith in judicial process and police inquiry and she wants impartial probe. Commenting on the death of ASI Lathar, Punjab finance minister and AAP leader Harpal Cheema said that “when his enemy has died, why did he need to die by suicide?” While addressing media outside governor’s house in Chandigarh, Cheema alleged that he may have been murdered by some agencies or individuals. The police personnel can conspire or commit any treasonous act to save their other officers, to save a DGP, to save an SP, and to save the BJP government, Cheema said. He added that there should be an independent investigation. A high-ranking agency should investigate this, and “I believe that the investigation should be supervised by a judge of the country’s Supreme Court.” If you know someone – a friend or a family member – at risk of suicide, please reach out to them. The Suicide Prevention India Foundation maintains a list of telephone numbers they can call to speak in confidence. Icall, a counselling service run by TISS, has maintained a crowdsourced list of therapists across the country. You could also take them to the nearest hospital. Vivek Gupta Courtesy : The Wire India Note: This news is originally published on https:/thewireindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights