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Dalit Boy Shot In Leg For Not Greeting Others; 1 Arrested, 1 Absconding
A boy from the Dalit community, studying in 10th class, was shot by his friends in Agra, for not greeting them. The victim was shot in the leg, and is out of danger. Police said that one of the accused has been arrested, while the other is on the run. Meanwhile, FIR has been lodged under section 307 of the IPC and relevant sections of the SC/ST Act.
Tags: National, Crime, Agra, Dalit, victim
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Bahujan Society Has Been Insulted; Azad Refuses Alliance with Akhilesh Yadav
The Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad refused coalition with Samajwadi Party(SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav for the UP Assembly Election. ''Akhilesh Yadav doesn't want Dalits. In the last two days, the Bahujan society has been insulted," stated Azad in a press conference. According to sources, SP Chief offered three seats to Azad-Samaj Party but Chandrashekhar Azad expected 10. However, the voting will start in seven phases starting from… read-more
Tags: Indian Politics, up elections, Dalit, Chandrashekhar azad, Akhilesh Yadav
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Uttar Pradesh: Cops Reckon "Jilted Lover" To Blame For Murder Of Dalit Girl
The murder of a 17-year-old Dalit-girl is being investigated by UP police as the conduct of a "jilted lover". Struck with a blunt tool, the girl had an internal damage on her forehead. The post-mortem revealed that she had not been sexually abused. As per police, the couple who reported the corpse said they spotted a man in a red T-shirt and black shorts sprinting away into adjacent fields.
Tags: Uttar Pradesh, Dalit, murder, Jilted Lover
Courtesy: The Print
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Sub-Inspector Arrested In Karnataka; Forced Minor Man To Drink Urine
Karnataka police arrested a sub-inspector on September 1 for forcing a Dalit man to ''lick urine on the floor''. Reportedly, the incident took place at Gonibeedu police station in Mudigere taluk on May 10. However, the victim was in custody based on villagers' oral complaints about creating confusion between a couple. Besides, the district court has sent the sub-inspector under 14 days of judicial custody on September 2.
Tags: Karnataka, Police, sub inspector, urine, Dalit
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Rahul Gandhi Visits 9 Yr Old Rape Victim's Family In Delhi
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited the parents of the nine-year-old Dalit girl who was gang-raped and forcibly cremated in Delhi's cantonment area. "I spoke with the family... they want justice and nothing else. And I am with them on this path of justice", Gandhi said. Meanwhile, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also visited the minor's family and a compensation of Rs 10 lakh was awarded.
Tags: Dalit, Rahul Gandhi, Gangrape, cremate
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Dalit Woman Dies In Police Custody; SHRC Requests Investigation
National Commission for Scheduled Castes has issued a notice to the Telangana government for the death of a Dalit woman, Mariyamma in police custody, due to alleged torture. The notice came after the Telangana State Human Rights Commission got to know about the woman’s death on June 23. Further, they asked for a thorough investigation of the incident from Rachakonda Commissioner Mahesh Bhagwat, within seven days.
Tags: telangana government, Legal Notice, Dalit, Death
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UP: Police Arrest Accused In Dalit Sisters Acid Attack Incident
Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district police on October 13 arrested the accused who allegedly threw acid on three minor Dalit sisters, after a gunfight. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mahendra Kumar informed that a search operation was launched and the accused, identified as Ashish, was found in the Huzurpur area. Reportedly, Ashish attacked… read-more
Tags: Gonda District, Dalit, Acid Attack, Uttar Pradesh
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UP: Three Minor Dalit Sisters Attacked With Acid In Gonda
In the early hours of October 13, three minor Dalit sisters were attacked with acid in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda. According to reports, the 17-year-old eldest sister sustained 35% burn injuries while the other two aged 12 and 8 got 25% and 5% respectively. Reportedly, the crime took place when the three sisters were sleeping on the terrace in their residence. Further investigation is underway and there have been no arrests yet.
Tags: Acid Attack, Dalit, Uttar Pradesh
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Hathras Rape Case: Superintendent of Police Says Medical Report Does Not Confirm Rape
The 19-year-old Hathras Dalit woman's medical reports ‘do not confirm rape’, informed the Superintendent of Police, on October 1. He added that the medical report from Aligarh Muslim University Medical College, mentions injuries “but it does not confirm forced sexual intercourse.” The team is now awaiting the forensics report. The woman was allegedly raped by four upper-caste men on September 14, and eventually succumbed to injuries on… read-more
Tags: hathras gangrape, Dalit, Woman, Sexual assault allegations
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Hathras Rape Victim's Death Sparks Protests; #Hathras Trends On Twitter
Protests have been sparked at several places after the 19-year-old Hathras rape victim died on September 29. Hundreds of activists from Bhim Army, a Dalit rights organization, gathered to protest outside Delhi's Safdarjung hospital. People have expressed anguish over the sexual assault, and #Hathras has been trending on Twitter. Meanwhile, the authorities stated that the matter would be taken to fast-track court for speedy trial.
Tags: Gang-Rape, Rape-Accused, Dalit, Bhim Army chief
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