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.