Dalit

  • Honor Killing in Maharashtra: Woman Marries Deceased Lover After Family

    Honor Killing in Maharashtra: Woman Marries Deceased Lover After Family's Fatal Attack Over Caste Differences

    Dec 01, 2025 09:04 pm CST

    In a tragic case of honor killing in Maharashtra's Nanded district, six people including the parents and brother of 21-year-old Aanchal Mamidwar were arrested for murdering her boyfriend Saksham Tate. The killing stemmed from caste differences, as Aanchal belongs to the Special Backward Class while Tate was a Dalit. Following the murder, Aanchal performed a symbolic marriage ceremony with her deceased partner's body, vowing to live with his family henceforth.

  • Casteist Violence in Madhya Pradesh: Man Attacks Friend With Knife and Stone After Caste-Based Slurs in Gwalior

    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.

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    Dalit Men 'Beaten' Over Temple Entry In Rajasthan's Churu

    Sep 23, 2025 02:37 am CST

    A group of Dalit men was allegedly assaulted for attempting to enter a temple during a religious procession at a village in Rajasthan's Churu district.