Rajasthan: Deadly attack on Dalit family to grab land, community appeals to Chief Minister for justice
The community members have submitted a memorandum to the District Collector demanding immediate arrest of all 21 accused and proper medical treatment to the victims.
Published on: Jul 26, 2024, 10:46 am
Jodhpur: Tararam son of Ruparam Chamar (SC), a cultivator of village Mailana (Hanuman Sagar), Khedapa Tehsil Bavdi in the district and his family were attacked on July 19. The attackers threatened to kill them and tried to forcibly occupy their land.
In the case registered by the police, it was told that the accused, armed with weapons, riding two camper vehicles and three tractors, under the leadership of Shivji Ram son of Bhaira Ram of Godaron ki Dhani Mindeli, entered Tara Ram’s farm and attacked him with intent to kill. Tara Ram’s family members Jagdish, Babulal, Kapil, Jimni, Pappu Ram, Shanti etc. were seriously injured in this attack. They also broke Jimni’s jewellery and took it away.
Pappuram of the victim’s family said that on calling the police came and the injured were taken to Bawdi Government Hospital from where they were referred to Mathuradas Mathur Hospital Jodhpur. They were discharged after first aid but Jagdish and Babulal were admitted to the said hospital when the condition of the injured by the axe deteriorated.
Jodhpur District Rural Police Station Khedapada has started investigation into the case under FIR number 163/2024 and Deputy Superintendent of Police Nagendra Kumar has been given the responsibility of the case.
The victims say that X-Ray and other tests were not being conducted as per the recommendations of the MLC department and pressure was being exerted on the victims to get discharged from the hospital.
The victim’s family has alleged that the accused are deliberately trying to hush up the matter and there is also lack of proper medical facilities.
The community members have given a memorandum to the District Collector demanding immediate arrest of all 21 accused and proper medical treatment to the victims. Also, strict action should be taken by investigating the atrocities being committed against the Dalit community.
