Tuesday, December 27, 2011

[ZESTCaste] Nepal: Two held for thrashing dalit

 

http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=40099

Two held for thrashing dalit

SAMUNDRA PAUDEL
TANAHUN, Dec 27: Police have arrested two persons from Ghansikuwa-1,
Nahala Tuesday on the charge of beating up a Dalit woman for touching
water pot at a public water tap.

Ajit Shrestha and his daughter Aradhana were arrested after a
complaint was lodged with District Police Office, Tanahun, on behalf
of Maya BK, 27.

Maya´s mother Bhim Maya said the duo and four others had thrashed her
for touching a water pot Sunday afternoon. Maya, who stayed in a
rented room near the Shresthas´ house, has been admitted to Ratna Hari
Hospital in Damauli with injuries on left hand and neck. Her condition
has reportedly improved.

DSP Gautam Raj Kattel said further investigations are being done and
the duo would be charged for practising untouchability. Locals,
however, are claiming that Maya has given a racial color to the clash
that arose from other petty issues.

Dalit rights activists have strongly protested the beating and
demanded stringent action against those involved in caste
discrimination. The activists even obstructed Prithvi Highway for an
hour Tuesday morning.



Published on 2011-12-27 20:19:17

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