Bulandshahr Shocker: Dalit Man Asked to Lick His Spit After His Son Marries Muslim Girl
A 44 year-resident of Sonda Habibpur village in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district alleged that during a panchayat meeting he was asked to lick his own spit in public
Bulandshahr, July 1: In a shocking incident, a 44-year-old resident of Sonda Habibpur village in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district alleged that during a panchayat meeting he was asked to lick his own spit in public because his married a Muslim girl. The police have registered a case based on the complaint filed by the victim.
The 44-year-old Shri Krishna also alleged that the villagers threatened to parade his wife and daughter naked. Krishna said that the panchayat asked him to leave the village. According to a report published in The Hindu, A 21-year-old son Shivkumar of the Dalit man fled with 18-year-old Razia, a resident of the same village, on June 6, after which girl’s family approached the police. Superintendent of Police of Bulandshahr Rural said, “ We have received a complaint from a Dalit man who said that he was made to spit and lick his own spit during a panchayat meeting as his son had married a Muslim girl. We will take strict action against those responsible.”
“Five persons, identified as Bhura Khan, the girl’s father, Narayan Solanki, Khillu, Kuldeep and Vishnu, are accused in the case. Bhura Khan and Khillu have been arrested. Further investigation is underway,” reported The Hindu quoting Senior Superintendent of Police Bulandshahr, Krishna Bahadur Singh as saying. Krishna has now left the village and is staying near the police station, but his family is still staying in the village. Police protection has been provided to his family.
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