3 held for trying to dismount Dalit groom from horse
Jhunjhunu: Gudhagorji police Thursday arrested three men who had attempted to dismount a Dalit groom from his horse on July 19 at Titnawad village, Jhunjhunu district. The police then paraded all the three accused through the main market of the village. All of them were seen holding their ears, saying, “We made a mistake, we will not do this again.” Navalgadh DSP Rajveer Singh said that arrested individuals have been identified as Ramesh Kumar, Dilip Singh and Ranveer Saunthli, all residents of Titnawad. He added that the police had promptly registered a case and began an investigation which led to the arrests. 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.
When a Dalit man refused quota: ‘You are blocking an open category seat of an upper caste’
In ‘Scum of the Earth’, Rakshit Sonawane traces one man’s journey from the margins to the mainstream. What happened?’ Dagadoo asked as soon as Avinash came up the stairs of their house. Godavari and he had been waiting anxiously for a long while for their son to return home. ‘What will happen?’ Godavari asked with a smile. ‘He must have got the job.’ Avinash looked at her. ‘How do you know?’ he asked. ‘I know,’ she said. ‘I prayed to God. He knows our plight, and he will hear my prayer.’ Avinash laughed. ‘In fact, I’ve not been selected,’ he said. ‘And the irony is that I’m among the top three candidates in the merit list.’ ‘Oh! Then why not?’ she asked, her smile fading quickly. ‘I thought you would be easily selected,’ Dagadoo said. ‘What went wrong?’ ‘They have asked me to submit a caste certificate,’ Avinash said. ‘Caste certificate? But you’ve not applied for a reserved seat.’ ‘I told them that—they are going to seek legal advice and then decide.’ ‘Oh,’ Dagadoo sighed. ‘But I think that if they seek a legal opinion, they’ll be told to appoint you.’ ‘I hope so,’ Avinash said. ‘Dagadoo, are you home?’ someone hollered from outside the house. Avinash went to the door. It was Hari. ‘Yes, Hari kaka, he’s at home.’ Hari smiled and began ascending the steps slowly. On reaching the door, he removed his footwear and came inside, panting heavily. Dagadoo rose to greet him while Godavari brought him a glass of water, which he gulped down thirstily. ‘It’s good that you are all at home,’ he said, wiping his face with a handkerchief. ‘Have you applied for a job at the port?’ Hari asked Avinash. ‘There are some vacancies right now.’ ‘Yes,’ Avinash said. ‘They interviewed me today.’ ‘That’s great! Don’t worry, I’ll ensure that you are selected,’ Hari exclaimed. Then, turning to Dagadoo, he said, ‘Your son has hit a jackpot. Your life is going to change for the better.’ Dagadoo smiled. ‘But they have put his appointment on hold,’ Godavari said. ‘They are asking for a caste certificate.’ ‘Then submit it,’ Hari said. ‘We don’t have a caste certificate,’ Dagadoo said. ‘No problem! I’ll help you; I have connections. I’ve told you this before as well!’ Hari said. ‘The only thing is you’ll have to spend some money.’ ‘But I’ve applied in the general category, Hari kaka, where no caste certificate is required,’ Avinash said. Hari laughed. ‘Why do you need to go in the general category?’ he asked. ‘Get a caste certificate—it’s our right. Just come to my house tomorrow with all your documents.’ ‘Hari, stay out of it,’ Dagadoo said. ‘Avinash will get his appointment letter without a caste certificate and without spending money.’ Hari shook his head and stared at Dagadoo. ‘Brother, don’t ruin your son’s future. Listen to me,’ he said. ‘I can get it done.’ Then, turning to Avinash, he said, ‘Don’t pay me anything right now. Pay me later. After all, I can do at least this much for my nephew.’ ‘No, Hari,’ Dagadoo said curtly. ‘Please don’t bother.’ ‘You are so strange, Dagadoo,’ Hari said. ‘You’ve made your own life miserable because of your impractical thoughts. Don’t do the same to your son’s life, too.’ Dagadoo stared at Hari. ‘You will never understand,’ he said. ‘You were the first person from our village to migrate to this city and what have you earned?’ Hari asked. ‘Look at me—I own two apartments, two vehicles and I’ve recently bought some land near our village. I’m earning a lot of money, while you’re still languishing in a slum.’ Dagadoo nodded. ‘Yes, you are certainly wealthy, but what is the colour of your money?’ he asked. ‘The colour of my money?’ Hari laughed mockingly. ‘Nobody is bothered about the colour of money in this world. It may be white or black or any other colour—the only thing that matters is whether you have it or not.’ ‘It all depends on your values, Hari. I’m happy with mine, and you are free to choose yours.’ Hari shook his head in despair and sipped the tea Godavari had served him in silence. Then he slowly got up, balancing his obese body on his hands as he rose to his feet. The gold chain around his neck flashed. ‘So, shall I expect you tomorrow, if you change your mind, that is?’ he asked Avinash with a sheepish smile. ‘No, Hari, we don’t need your help,’ Dagadoo said. ‘All right,’ Hari said. He went out of the door, slipped his feet into his footwear and slowly descended the steps. After he left, Godavari said, ‘You should’ve taken his help—he knows a lot of people.’ ‘You know he’s mixed up with crooks,’ Dagadoo said. ‘But what will happen to Avinash’s appointment?’ ‘Don’t worry—just be patient.’ ‘But we’re abandoning the easy way out and making his life difficult,’ Godavari said. ‘He’s just a young boy.’ Dagadoo glanced at her and then at Avinash. ‘Don’t you realize that he’s among the toppers in the merit list?’ he asked. ‘Have faith in the Constitution. Instead of overprotecting him and making his life easier, let him face difficulties and overcome them. Remember the difficulties faced by Babasaheb. He’s our guiding light.’ Avinash felt dejected and unwanted. Brooding over his plight, he sat on the threshold of the house and thought about his father, his community and Babasaheb. Perhaps his father was right. If he had merit, there was no need to seek a reserved seat. Some other needy candidate could use it. There were enough people who were in worse conditions than him. Avinash eagerly awaited the decision of the port authorities. A fortnight passed and just as he was beginning to lose hope, a letter arrived, informing him that his appointment had been confirmed, subject to a medical examination at the port hospital. His parents were both relieved and elated at the development. ‘I knew he would be appointed,’ Dagadoo
Inhumanity with a Class 8 student in Gorakhpur: Beaten after being held hostage, made to lick spit; Chandrashekhar Azad said—this is an attack on the Constitution
In Gorakhpur, a Class 8 student was held hostage in a hardware shop and beaten due to caste hatred, video of making him lick spit went viral—MP Chandrashekhar Azad expressed anger. Gorakhpur: A heart-wrenching incident that shames humanity has come to light from Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh. Harsh Maurya, the minor son of a sanitation worker studying in Class 8 in Chiluatal police station area, was allegedly kidnapped by some casteist elements and held hostage in a hardware shop. It is alleged that the student was brutally beaten and forced to lick spit. Not only this, a video of this entire act was made and made viral on social media. As soon as the news of this inhuman incident came to light, people started reacting sharply. National President of Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) and MP from Nagina Chandrashekhar Azad on Friday strongly condemned this incident. He wrote on the social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter): “The incident of kidnapping of Harsh Maurya, a minor student of class 8, son of a sanitation worker, in Chiluatal police station area of Gorakhpur district by caste terrorists, holding him hostage in a hardware shop, brutally beating him and making him lick his spit is a shame on humanity… This incident is not just an attack on a child, but a direct attack on the dignity, constitution and humanity of the entire Bahujan Samaj.” Chandrashekhar Azad also said that this incident raises serious questions on the law and order of Uttar Pradesh. He has demanded from the Chief Minister of the state Yogi Adityanath to take strict action against the culprits and provide justice and security to the victim child. There has also been a response from the Gorakhpur police in the matter. The official ‘X’ handle of the police said: “There was a dispute between two minor children about teasing each other over something. Due to this dispute, the above incident was carried out by a minor through another person. A case has been registered on the basis of the complaint received and legal action is being taken by taking the accused into custody.” The police has said that the matter is a dispute between children and action will be taken, but the video of the incident going viral and the cruelty shown in it has raised questions on the role of the administration. Courtesy : Hindi News
Dalit man assaulted in Andhra Pradesh, accused tied to Jagan Reddy party’s leader
A Dalit youth in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati was allegedly abducted and assaulted by men linked to YSRCP leader Bhumana Karunakar Reddy. Police arrested two accused while others remain at large. The attack, sparked by a bike dispute, turned into caste violence. A case of caste violence has been reported in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati, where a Dalit youth was allegedly abducted and beaten by men linked to senior YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Bhumana Karunakar Reddy. Police said the victim, Pawan Kumar, a resident of Pulicharla and belonging to the Mala (SC) community, was attacked on Wednesday by Anil Reddy, a known criminal and personal driver of former YSRCP MLA Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, along with an accomplice, Dinesh. The duo allegedly locked Pawan in a room, beat him with lathis, and filmed the assault. The video was then sent to Pawan’s father, Neelam Jayaraju, in what police believe was an act of intimidation. Pawan’s mother said the attackers called her husband, told him they had locked up their son, and demanded Rs 5 lakh to release him. “They threatened to sell his kidneys and send his body back if we didn’t pay,” she alleged. According to preliminary reports, the incident took place while the accused were at Bhumana Karunakar Reddy’s office, where his son, Abhinay Reddy, was also reportedly present. Tirupati East DSP Bhakta Vatsalam confirmed that Dinesh and Anil Reddy were involved. Anil, who has six criminal cases against him and runs SVB Bike Riders and Rentals, was arrested earlier. Another suspect, Jaggareddy alias Jagadish, was also taken into custody after Anil’s interrogation. The attack reportedly began over a rented motorcycle dispute but escalated into brutal caste-based violence, allegedly fuelled by political influence. Pawan was released after the assault. Police are searching for the remaining accused. Reacting to the incident, Minister Anagani Satya Prasad said, “We won’t tolerate rowdyism anywhere in the state. Even in Pulivendula, people don’t want such behaviour and are turning towards the TDP. For incidents like this to happen in a sacred place like Tirumala and Tirupati, we will not let things go easily. Action will be taken.” Courtesy : India Today Note: This news is originally published on https:/indiatoday.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
YouTubers face heat over skit referencing Dalit man’s honour killing in Tamil Nadu
Popular Tamil YouTubers Gopi and Sudhakar are facing backlash after releasing a video titled ‘Society Paavangal (society sins), which indirectly referenced the murder of Kavin, a young Dalit man killed allegedly for being in a relationship with a caste Hindu woman. The skit questioned how certain groups glorifying ancient history were endangering the lives and futures of the younger generation. The duo used satire to highlight the hypocrisy in society’s silence over caste violence while aggressively protecting caste pride. It sparked outrage among caste Hindu groups, with 30 lawyers from the community filing a complaint demanding a ban on the channel. Film producer AM Chowdry also lashed out at the creators, asking who they were to speak about societal issues. In a now-viral comment, he went so far as to call the duo “dogs” and warned them against speaking on such matters again. Kavin, employed in an IT firm, was killed on July 27 near a private hospital in Tirunelveli, in what police sources say was an act of honour killing. He had been in a relationship with his former schoolmate, a caste Hindu woman working at a hospital in KTC Nagar. Despite opposition from her family, Kavin had expressed his intent to marry her. On Sunday, while waiting near the hospital to meet her, he was approached by her brother, Surjeet. Following an argument, Surjeet allegedly pulled out a sickle and hacked Kavin to death, just 200 metres from the hospital. Courtesy : MSN Note: This news is originally published on https:/msn.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
Eviction notice after dalits claim wall raised to discriminate them
Karur: The Karur district administration issued an eviction notice on Thursday to stop a wall that was being built by members of the thottia naicker community in a govt poramboke land in Muthuladampatti area to allegedly prevent free movement of dalit residents. However, according to sources, the thottia naicker community had strongly refuted the allegations, claiming that they had built the wall only to stop ‘drunkards’ from entering the area and causing trouble. Karur revenue divisional officer (RDO) M Mohammed Byzal said that an eviction notice was issued to members of the thottia naicker community, who had built a wall using concrete blocks that allegedly obstructed access for the arunthathiyar community. The notice followed an official inquiry. It was alleged that the 1.25-acre poramboke land had been under the informal possession of the other community for several years. The dalit community, which has its own temple within their settlement, had been pushing for a part of the land to build a drama stage and a toilet. However, sources said members of the other community suddenly began constructing a wall — close to 200 feet long and 10 feet high — between the two settlements allegedly to limit their movement. The dalit residents had petitioned the district administration and alleged that it was an ‘untouchability wall’, as a result of which two peace meetings were held, with the latest being on July 29 along with the tahsildar and other district officials. “The community has also alleged that they were told not to walk with slippers while passing through the other commuinty area. But we found no evidence of that during our inspection. Nevertheless, during a peace meeting held with both groups, we strongly advised against such practices if at all they had occurred,” the RDO told TOI. 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.
Gang rape of a Dalit: Boyfriend killed and girlfriend taken away, girl kept screaming in the forest; beasts kept looting her honour
A case of gang rape of a girl has come to light in Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh. When the girl went for a walk in the forest with her lover, four youths raped her. Police have arrested three accused. A heart-wrenching case has come to light in Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh. Four youths have committed brutality on a Dalit girl. The girl’s friend was beaten with sticks and the girl was kidnapped and her dignity was looted. Police have registered a case against the accused. Three of the four accused have been arrested, search for one is on. According to the information, the case is of Barigwa village of Churhat police station area of Sidhi district. It is said that a lover couple had gone to take photos after seeing the beauty of the forest. Then four youths already present there attacked them. The youth was hit with sticks on the head, due to which he became unconscious. Then two accused picked up the girl and took her to the forest, two accused held the lover. All four raped the girl in turns and ran away into the forest. The girl somehow reached the village and asked for help from a villager. Police have registered a case against the four accused. After investigation, the police have arrested three accused. One is absconding. A story of endless pain, in the words of the victim In the case, the victim girl said that I had gone to Barigwa village with my friend at around 2 pm on Tuesday afternoon, where both of us left for the forest to get a photo taken. After this, four people were sitting in ambush and as soon as we started coming down, they covered my mouth. My friend was hit with a stick on the head, due to which he fell on the ground. After this, two people picked me up and took me to the top of the forest and two people were holding my friend. All of them together raped me. I kept crying, pleading, kept falling at their feet, but no one showed mercy on me. After this, they threatened me that if I tell anyone, they will kill both of you. Then everyone ran away with my and my friend’s phone. After this, I and my friend ran down from the forest and informed the villagers about it. The villager whom the victim met first and asked for help. That villager Dalveer Singh Gond said that I was doing building construction work in my village, when between 2 and 2:30 a girl came crying and stumbling. She told me that she has been raped, after which she informed the police. Then the police reached the spot. Where I went towards the forest with the police. Where the police took my statement and then kept on questioning me rapidly. The police kept roaming in my village and the surrounding villages the whole night, after which there was an atmosphere of panic in the whole village. SDOP Churhat Ashutosh Dwivedi said that we received information about the case from Semaria police station. The area of the incident seems to be Churhat police station, but due to being close, the victim first reached Semaria police station. There the station in-charge got her first aid, then a case was registered late night at Churhat police station. The suspects are being searched and some people have been detained and interrogation is going on. Sidhi SP Dr. Ravindra Verma said that this is a heinous crime. The first priority of our team was to get the victim treated, who has been admitted to a safe hospital. The accused had fled towards the dense forest and there are no CCTV cameras in that area. Due to this it is taking some time, but soon the remaining accused will be arrested. Published by: Dinesh Sharma Courtesy : Hindi News
SIDHI HORROR: Dalit girl gang raped by 5, friend beaten
Bhopal: A 19-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly gang-raped by five men in a forest area near Churhat in Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. Police have launched a manhunt to trace the suspects, three of whom have been detained. According to police, the girl was walking with her boyfriend in the forest when the accused intercepted them. They allegedly assaulted the boy, leaving him unconscious, and took turns to rape her. The attackers also snatched their mobile phones and threatened them with dire consequences if they reported the incident. The survivor managed to reach a nearby construction site around 2.30 pm and narrated her ordeal to locals, who alerted the police. Based on her complaint, a case was registered at Churhat police station under relevant sections of the IPC and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Police said evidence has been collected and teams are conducting searches in nearby villages. “Efforts are on to nab the main accused,” said a senior officer. 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.
YouTubers face heat over skit referencing Dalit man’s honour killing in Tamil Nadu
Tamil YouTubers Gopi and Sudhakar under fire for a skit indirectly referencing the honour killing of Dalit techie Kavin in Tamil Nadu. Their video criticised caste glorification and societal violence. Caste Hindu groups and a film producer have filed complaints and issued warnings. Popular Tamil YouTubers Gopi and Sudhakar are facing backlash after releasing a video titled ‘Society Paavangal (society sins), which indirectly referenced the murder of Kavin, a young Dalit man killed allegedly for being in a relationship with a caste Hindu woman. The skit questioned how certain groups glorifying ancient history were endangering the lives and futures of the younger generation. The duo used satire to highlight the hypocrisy in society’s silence over caste violence while aggressively protecting caste pride. It sparked outrage among caste Hindu groups, with 30 lawyers from the community filing a complaint demanding a ban on the channel. Film producer AM Chowdry also lashed out at the creators, asking who they were to speak about societal issues. In a now-viral comment, he went so far as to call the duo “dogs” and warned them against speaking on such matters again. Kavin, employed in an IT firm, was killed on July 27 near a private hospital in Tirunelveli, in what police sources say was an act of honour killing. He had been in a relationship with his former schoolmate, a caste Hindu woman working at a hospital in KTC Nagar. Despite opposition from her family, Kavin had expressed his intent to marry her. On Sunday, while waiting near the hospital to meet her, he was approached by her brother, Surjeet. Following an argument, Surjeet allegedly pulled out a sickle and hacked Kavin to death, just 200 metres from the hospital. Courtesy : India Today Note: This news is originally published on https:/indiatoday.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
Krishnagiri: Dalit Women Accuse Local DMK Leader Nagaraj Of Caste Abuse And Sexual Favors Over Land Rights
In a disturbing incident from the Thatrahalli area of Krishnagiri district, two Scheduled Caste women have accused Nagaraj, a local DMK functionary, of caste-based abuse, sexual harassment, and coercion in exchange for land rights (patta). The women allege that Nagaraj exploited their vulnerable status being widowed or abandoned and threatened them with eviction if they failed to comply with his demands. Tamil Selvi, a 30-year-old widow and mother of four (three daughters and one six-year-old son), and Muniyammal, a single mother of two, are among the women who have not received official land ownership (patta) despite residing in Thatrahalli for over 30 years. While others in nearby dwellings have been granted land rights, these women claim they were deliberately excluded. According to their statements, Nagaraj had repeatedly summoned them over the past five years, demanding they clean toilets at his home. When they refused, he allegedly used caste slurs and threatened them with eviction. The women said they were told not to approach authorities regarding the patta, or they would be forced to vacate their homes. Speaking to the media, the women expressed deep fear for their safety. Tamil Selvi said, “My husband’s name is Ramraj, he has passed away. We’ve been living here for about 30 years. There were no problems when we lived in a thatched hut. The Krishnagiri District Chairman, who is from the DMK party, started causing problems. He called me to work at his house, to clean his bathroom. I told him I couldn’t come because I have children to take care of and I can’t leave them. He then said, “You are a ****, low-caste woman. You won’t listen to me. I will see how you stay in this place. I will make sure you vacate this house. You won’t be allowed to stay here.” He started threatening me daily. At night, they throw stones at my house and break things. They bang on my door and cause many problems. Everyone in this town knows about the troubles we, with our four children, are facing.” Muniyammal said tearfully, “He says, “When I call you, you have to come. Everyone else here comes when I call them, why don’t you?” It’s really hard to sleep here with children. At night, some unknown people who are drunk come and create a ruckus. They took my signature, saying a land title deed (patta) has come. They asked me to sign and I did. A week later, when I went and asked about the patta, because everyone else got it but we didn’t, they said my name wasn’t on the list. When I asked why they took my signature, they said, “Nagaraj said that you will not be given a patta.” (He threatens me saying), “I will throw any amount of money at you. Come to me, and I will build you a house. If you don’t come, I won’t let you stay on this land.” He has been threatening me like this for five or six years.” They further alleged that Revenue Department officials, without prior notice, arrived late at night to carry out eviction-related actions, adding to their distress. The women have called for immediate intervention and strict action against Nagaraj for harassment, abuse of power, and caste-based discrimination. Courtesy : The Commune Note: This news is originally published on https:/thecommune.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.