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Vengaivayal Dalits Boycotts Polls Over 2022 Water Contamination Case

Dalit Hamlet in Vengaivayal Boycotts Tamil Nadu Polls After Human Faeces Found in Drinking Water Tank in 2022

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On April 23, 2026
A 24-year-old Dalit man, Mahesh Premji Rathod, died while undergoing treatment at Shantabaa General Hospital in Gujarat’s Amreli district, two days after he was allegedly assaulted during a dispute over food wastage. The incident has triggered outrage, with the family staging a protest and demanding that murder charges be added against the accused. According to the family, Mahesh was brutally beaten after he was unable to finish food served at a charitable meal centre. They are refusing to accept his body until the accused are booked under murder provisions. Family Alleges Caste-Based Assault After Food Dispute As per the FIR details and family allegations, Mahesh had gone to a free food distribution centre located behind the hospital on April 17 while visiting his uncle. He reportedly could not finish his meal due to feeling unwell. The family alleges that this led to a confrontation with the organiser of the food centre, after which Mahesh was asked to pay a penalty. When he attempted to pay, they claim he was questioned about his caste and village identity. The family further alleges that after learning he belonged to a Dalit community, he was physically attacked by the accused using plastic pipes. Mahesh sustained multiple injuries, including a fractured hand, and was admitted to the hospital’s trauma ward. Although he was initially expected to recover, his condition reportedly worsened, and he died during treatment on April 20 after complaining of dizziness and suspected head injury complications. Family Protest Continues, Refuses to Accept Body Mahesh’s family has been sitting on a dharna outside the hospital for several days, refusing to take possession of his body. They are demanding that the police upgrade the charges to murder under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), arguing that the attack directly led to his death. The family has accused authorities of delaying justice and insists that strict action must be taken against all those involved in the assault. Police Version: FIR Filed, Murder Charges Await Postmortem Report Police have registered an FIR against seven individuals, including four named and three unidentified persons, in connection with the assault. However, officials have not yet added murder charges, stating that they are waiting for the postmortem report to determine the exact cause of death. Police have also indicated that court approval may be required to escalate charges since the victim died two days after the incident. Authorities have said that the investigation is ongoing and legal procedures will be followed based on forensic and medical findings.

Dalit Youth Dies After Alleged Assault in Gujarat’s Amreli Over “Wasting Free Food”, Family Demands Murder Charges

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On April 23, 2026
Rajasthan: Dalit Wedding Procession Attacked in Udaipur, Bride Pulled Off Horse, Several Injured

Dalit Groom Assaulted in MP: Physically Challenged Man Pulled Off Horse During Wedding Ritual

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On April 22, 2026
A Dalit inspector accuses senior DCRE officials of harassment and pressuring him in cases; allegations denied by department.

‘Forced to Favour Upper-Caste Accused’: Karnataka Dalit Inspector Alleges Bias in Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement

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On April 21, 2026
UP Shocker: Village Head Summons Dalit Woman to Sign Salary Slip, Then Locks Door and Rapes Her

Amravati: Dalit Woman Rescued After Suicide Attempt Following Alleged Rape

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On April 21, 2026
Dalit woman in Sidhi accuses constable and others of assault and caste slurs during Ambedkar rally.

Dalit Woman Alleges Custodial Assault, Caste Abuse in MP’s Sidhi On Ambedkar Jayanti

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On April 20, 2026
Professor Sujatha Surepally alleges caste bias, surveillance, and social boycott at Satavahana University.

Telangana: Dalit Professor Alleges Social Boycott, Branded ‘Urban Naxal’ at University

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On April 20, 2026
22-year-old Dalit youth in Muzaffarnagar suffers burns after alleged abuse; police invoke SC/ST Act, arrest accused.

UP: Dalit Youth Sets Himself on Fire After Alleged Caste Abuse in Muzaffarnagar

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On April 19, 2026
Kerala student death in Kannur sparks probe into caste bias and online loan app harassment.

96 Calls in a Day: Kerala Dalit Medical Student Harassed by Loan App Before Death, Say Police

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On April 17, 2026
Clashes during Ambedkar Jayanti rally in Sidhi left over 12 injured, police station vandalised amid caste tensions.

Parked Bolero Row Sparks Dalit–Upper Caste Clash in MP’s Sidhi on Ambedkar Jayanti, Over 200 Storm Police Station

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On April 16, 2026
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