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Dalit sarpanch thrashed over MNREGA work
Pardeep Rai, TNN | Mar 16, 2011, 08.30am IST
AMBALA: A dalit woman sarpanch and her husband were thrashed by a
group of villagers at her residence in Sardherhi village of Barara
block on Sunday night after she refused to listen to an influential
person regarding execution of MNREGA works.
The incident came to light on Tuesday when a group of women headed by
Leela Devi, the victim, protested before the office of DSP and sought
registration of a criminal case against the accused. A case was
registered at Barara police station on Tuesday evening. It is learned
that some influential person had sought certain favors from the
Sarpanch in execution of work.
"They not only thrashed, but also tore her clothes. Since then we have
been running after cops to seek action against the culprits. This
shows how dalits, especially women, are being suppressed and harassed
by influential people," Leela Devi's husband said. Baraa DSP Kushal
Pal Singh said, "Besides charges of assault, we have also added
sections related to passing castiest remarks. We have zero tolerance
for such issues. Raids are being conducted to round up the accused."
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