Uttar Pradesh: Controversy over removal of pictures of Hindu deities from Dalit houses in Hathras, violent clash with police
Videos are viral on social media:
According to a report in Punjab Kesari, the Dalits of Jatoi village have accused the police of manhandling them. On the other hand, the police, who reached the spot after the complaint, say that no permission was taken for organizing the religious program. The program was mainly organized by Dalits to remove pictures and idols of deities from their homes.
Controversy over pictures of Hindu deities:
Police say on the matter that in the videos being shared on social media, some people are seen removing pictures of Hindu gods and goddesses from the walls of the houses.
He has a sack in his hand. In the video, a young man can also be seen and heard saying, “Have you seen any picture of Babasaheb or Gautam Buddha in any Brahmin’s house? Why have you people kept these pictures inside this sack?
SHO’s statement on the matter:
Regarding the viral video and the clash between Dalits and the police, Sadabad police station SHO Ashish Kumar said, “The police team was attacked when they asked whether Dalit youths had taken permission to organize a religious event.” According to media reports. According to reports, a sub-inspector and a constable were injured in the attack. At the same time, further investigation is going on in the matter.
