Byndoor: Kollur police have arrested three people in connection with two separate but related cases involving alleged caste-based abuse of a Dalit woman and a subsequent assault on a youth in Bellala village.
The incidents reportedly occurred on Thursday, August 6, within the limits of Kollur police station. Police have registered separate cases based on complaints from both sides and are investigating the allegations.
Youth arrested under SC/ST Act
In the first case, police arrested Sanath Kundapur following a complaint filed by a Dalit woman.
According to the complaint, Sanath allegedly approached the woman near her residence and behaved in a manner that outraged her modesty. She also alleged that he verbally abused her using casteist slurs.
Based on the complaint, Kollur police registered a case under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and arrested Sanath in connection with the allegations.
Police are examining the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident and recording statements as part of the investigation.
Counter-case filed after alleged assault
Meanwhile, a counter-case was registered following a complaint filed by Sanath Kundapur.
In his complaint, Sanath alleged that after the earlier incident, members of the woman’s family tied him up, assaulted him and attempted to kill him.
Acting on his complaint, police registered a separate case under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including the section relating to attempt to murder.
Following the complaint, police arrested two people identified as Ram Kumar and Nandish Kumar in connection with the alleged assault.
The arrests have resulted in three people being taken into custody in the two connected cases.
Police investigate both complaints
Police are now investigating the allegations made by both parties to establish the sequence of events and determine the circumstances that led to the two incidents.
The cases involve serious allegations on both sides, including offences under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and an alleged attempt to murder. Investigators are expected to examine witness statements and other available evidence before taking further action.
Police have stated that the investigation into both cases is currently underway.
Officials are also working to identify and apprehend any other people allegedly involved in the incidents. Police said remaining accused persons, if their involvement is established during the investigation, will be apprehended in accordance with the law.
Investigation underway
The linked cases have drawn attention because of the serious allegations made by both sides. While the first complaint concerns alleged caste-based abuse and behaviour against a Dalit woman, the counter-complaint alleges that the accused in the first case was subsequently assaulted and subjected to an alleged attempt on his life.
Police are treating the two complaints separately while examining whether and how the incidents are connected.
Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses. Authorities have not yet disclosed additional information regarding the condition of those involved or the specific circumstances surrounding the alleged assault.
The Kollur police are continuing their investigation and are expected to take further legal action based on the evidence gathered.
Courtesy : News Karnataka
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