Dalit youth brutally beaten in Mahoba
5 Sep, 2023
He did not give money for mobile repairing by pretending to be a media person, police took action against the victim
In Mahoba, a case of indecency and assault by a Dalit youth using caste related words has come to light. In this case, the police unilaterally took action against the victim, whereas not taking action on the complaint given by him raises questions. The victim complained to the SP and demanded justice.
This whole matter is of Udal Chowk area of the city Kotwali area. Where Ravi Kumar Purwar, who runs the restaurant, also has a mobile shop. On August 30, persons claiming to be media personnel entered the shop and abused Atul Anuragi, who was shopping, and insulted him with caste-related words.
The bullies, enraged at asking for money for mobile repairing, said that we are journalists and do not give money and started beating the victim, Atul Anuragi, by insulting him with caste-related words. The landlord Ravi Kumar and his brothers, who came to his rescue, were also beaten. done.
Police issued challan to victim for disturbing peace
The dispute that broke out after entering the shop spilled over onto the road. Injuries from the assault are also clearly visible on the victim’s body. A video of them forcibly entering the shop and having an argument has also surfaced. In this case, despite the complaint given by the victim Atul Anuragi etc., the local police came under pressure from the accused and did not take any action, rather action was taken against the victims themselves under breach of peace.
Whereas the Dalit youth has been publicly insulted with caste related words, beaten and threatened with death. Despite giving a written written complaint, the police did not take any action against the accused in this case.
The victim says that he is facing threat to his family’s life and property for which he has sought protection. Victim Atul tells that since the dispute, boys come outside his shop every day and he is afraid that some untoward incident might happen to him.
