The Dalit Shoshan Mukti Manch has strongly criticised a caste-related incident in Limbara village, Rohru, in which a 12-year-old Dalit boy was allegedly confined in a cowshed and later died after consuming poison. The forum has called for the immediate arrest of the accused and strict action under the SC/ST Act.
The forum also called for proper compensation for the victim’s family and measures to protect them, ensuring that evidence is preserved and they are not pressured to withdraw the case. It criticised the government for failing to enforce the SC/ST Act effectively, which the forum says has contributed to a rise in caste-based incidents.
The forum expressed disappointment at the silence of main political parties, including Congress and BJP, adding that these parties prioritise vote banks over social justice. It called for widespread awareness campaigns on the SC/ST Act, similar to anti-smoking drives, to curb caste-based atrocities.
The forum also stated that it would hold a mass movement to protest the rising number of caste-related incidents and to uphold the Constitution. “There’s a need to protect Dalit rights and prevent exploitation, ensuring that perpetrators of caste-based atrocities are brought to justice,” said Jagat Ram, state convener of the Dalit Shoshan Mukti Manch.
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