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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.
Son Avenges Father's Murder After 14 Years: Deadly Shooting in Uttar Pradesh Village
Oct 05, 2025 02:18 pm CST
A 30-year-old man allegedly shot and killed his father's murderer in Manglora village, Uttar Pradesh, in an apparent act of revenge after a 14-year wait. The victim had served 11 years in prison for the 2011 murder and had been living in the village for three years since his release. Police have registered a case against the absconding accused while security has been tightened in the area.