caste-based violence
Casteist Violence in Madhya Pradesh: Man Attacks Friend With Knife and Stone After Caste-Based Slurs in Gwalior
Nov 09, 2025 11:39 pm CST
In a disturbing incident from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, a man attacked his friend with a knife and crushed his head with a stone after hurling casteist slurs during a drinking session. This case adds to the alarming pattern of caste-based violence in the state, which ranks third nationally in crimes against Scheduled Castes according to NCRB data. The victim is currently receiving medical treatment while the attacker has been arrested by local police.
Tamil Nadu Forms Commission to Draft Law Against Honour Killings Under MK Stalin's Leadership
Oct 17, 2025 04:45 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced a Commission headed by retired High Court Judge KM Basha to draft legislation against caste-based honour killings. This initiative aims to protect inter-caste couples and address the social dimensions of such crimes through specialized legal frameworks, following recent incidents that have highlighted the need for stronger protections against violence motivated by caste prejudice.
Dalit Man Assaulted and Urinated Upon After Protesting Illegal Mining in Madhya Pradesh
Oct 17, 2025 01:49 pm CST
A 36-year-old Dalit man was brutally assaulted and urinated upon in Madhya Pradesh's Katni district after opposing illegal mining operations conducted by the local village Sarpanch and associates. The incident highlights persistent caste-based violence in rural India, with Madhya Pradesh ranking among the top three states for crimes against Scheduled Castes according to recent NCRB data.
12-Year-Old Dalit Boy Takes His Life After Being Confined by Upper Caste Women for House Entry in Shimla
Oct 02, 2025 12:20 am CST
A tragic incident occurred in Shimla district where a 12-year-old Dalit boy allegedly died by suicide after consuming poison. The boy had been locked in a cowshed by upper caste women who claimed he had "defiled" their house by entering it while playing. The accused demanded a goat as punishment, and the traumatized boy later consumed a poisonous substance. The incident has sparked outrage, with the Dalit Shoshan Mukti Manch demanding immediate arrests under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.