Increasing attacks on Dalit community: Dalit tied to a pillar and beaten for entering a temple; FIR registered against 21 people and 6 arrested
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A Dalit man in Karnataka faced brutality for entering a temple. 28-year-old Arjun entered the Dyamaavva temple on September 10, after which some people of the village tied him to a pillar and beat him brutally.
In a shocking incident, a Dalit man, Arjun Madar, was brutally assaulted for entering a temple in Ugalvat village of Badami taluk in Bagalkot district of Karnataka. Arjun, 28, entered the Dyamavva temple on September 10, after which some people of the village tied him to a pillar and beat him brutally. Arjun lodged a complaint with the Kerur police on Saturday, following which the police registered an FIR against 21 people and detained six accused in the case.
Deep resentment spread among the Dalit community
The incident has sparked outrage among the Dalit community, and Dalit leaders have demanded strict action against the attackers. They have warned that if justice is not served soon, they will stage a protest in front of the district administration office in Bagalkot. The incident has brought the local administration and police into action. District minister RB Timmapur has said that the case is being thoroughly investigated and necessary action will be taken against the accused.
The police said:
Bagalkot Superintendent of Police Y Amarnath Reddy and Deputy Commissioner Janaki KM visited the village and took stock of the situation. The Superintendent of Police said that some people in the village had publicly announced that Dalits are not allowed to enter areas where upper caste people live. Despite this, Arjun entered the temple, leading to this violent incident. Officials held a meeting with Dalits and people from other communities and appealed to them to maintain peace and harmony. The matter is still under investigation, and efforts are being made by the administration to restore peace.
Incidents of atrocities on Dalits are coming to light again and again
Incidents of atrocities against Dalits are being reported repeatedly in Karnataka and other states, but there is a lack of strict action from the government. Such incidents highlight social discrimination and violence against people of the Dalit community, which is unacceptable according to the Constitution.
Such incidents must be prevented in the future
The government should take immediate and strict action in such cases so that the victims can get justice and such incidents can be prevented in future. Apart from this, it is also important to effectively implement the laws, improve police administration, and spread social awareness so that caste discrimination and atrocities can be eliminated. Many times governments do not take full action due to political or social pressures, which delays the process of justice.
Change in society is possible only when there is political will as well as a strong sense of social harmony among the common people
