Dalit Man Beaten to Death in UP’s Lalitpur After Refusing to Massage Coworkers’ Feet During Drinking Party
Police said a 33-year-old Dalit man was allegedly beaten to death by three co-workers in Lalitpur district, Uttar Pradesh, after he refused to massage their feet while they were drinking.
The victim has been identified as Rajkumar alias Chhannu, a Scheduled Caste man. According to police, the accused allegedly attacked him with a belt and an iron rod and then dumped his body on the roadside to make the death appear like a road accident.
The incident came to light on Sunday morning when police received information about an unconscious man lying behind Varni Jain College near Gurunanak Dharamshala in Lalitpur.
Lalitpur Additional Superintendent of Police Kalu Singh said Rajkumar was taken to a hospital where doctors declared him dead.
“The man was identified as Rajkumar alias Chhannu (33), a Scheduled Caste man. He was taken to a hospital where doctors declared him dead,” Singh said.
Attack during a liquor party
During the investigation, police learned that Rajkumar had attended a liquor party at the home of one of the accused, Samyak Rajnayak alias Rahi Jain, in the Civil Lines area on Saturday night. Two other associates—Gajendra Narwariya alias Gajendra Singh Rajput and Gaurav Raikwar—were also present at the meeting.
According to police, the three accused, under the influence of alcohol, allegedly asked Rajkumar to massage their feet.
Additional Superintendent of Police Kalu Singh said, “When he refused, the three men attacked him with a belt and an iron rod, killing him on the spot.”
Police said the accused later dumped Rajkumar’s body on the road to make the death appear like a traffic accident.
Accused arrested, murder case registered
Police have arrested all three accused in connection with the case. Officials said they allegedly confessed to the crime during interrogation.
Based on a complaint from Rajkumar’s mother, police registered a case under murder charges as well as relevant provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Police said, “The accused have been arrested and legal action is underway.”
The victim’s body has been sent for post-mortem examination, while investigators continue to collect evidence in the case.
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