The string of crimes against the Dalit community in Uttar Pradesh shows no signs of abating. Three recent, separate incidents have once again raised serious questions about the state’s law and order. These events show that caste-based violence and oppression remain a major challenge today.
On one hand, a minor Dalit girl was a victim of a brutal gang-rape in Mainpuri, while in Prayagraj, a Dalit man died under suspicious circumstances in police custody. In the third incident, a Dalit youth in Amroha was attacked with a sword for objecting to alcohol consumption. These cases not only highlight the severity of the crimes but also raise concerns about the slow pace of justice and the safety of victims.
Mainpuri: A 14-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly gang-raped
A shameful incident has emerged from Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, where a 14-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly gang-raped by two middle-aged men. The accused also made a video of their actions and shared it on social media. The incident, which took place in a village under the Kurawali police station area, came to light after the video went viral.
According to the police report filed by the victim’s mother, the two accused, Mahavir Yadav (50) and Navinchandra Yadav (40), threatened and pulled the girl into a field where they took turns raping her. Frightened, the girl initially didn’t tell anyone, but the video’s spread forced her to reveal the ordeal to her family, The Mooknayak reported.
On the complaint of the victim’s mother, a case of gang-rape has been registered against both the accused at Kurawali police station. The police have formed two teams to arrest them. The incident has also sparked social and political outrage.
Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad condemned the incident on social media platform X, stating, “This is the result of feudal, social, and caste-based oppression.”
He demanded the immediate arrest of the accused, additional legal sections for making and circulating the video, and a fast-track trial to ensure quick punishment.
Prayagraj: Custodial death in Prayagraj, PIL filed in High Court
The death of a Dalit man, Hira Lal, in police custody at Nawabganj police station in Prayagraj is also under scrutiny. While the police claim he died of a heart attack, his family alleges he was tortured to death in the police station. The Allahabad High Court is hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking an investigation into the matter.
The petitioners have demanded ₹25 lakh in compensation for the family and a High Court-monitored investigation.
According to the lawyer for the petitioners, Charlie Prakash, “This is a case of brutal custodial death and murder by the police within the police station premises, in violation of Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty).” The High Court has directed the state government to file a response within two weeks. It is alleged that Hira Lal’s body was not handed over to his family and was cremated by the police at Daraganj Ghat, as The Mooknayak reported.
Amroha: A Dalit youth was attacked with a sword for objecting to alcohol consumption outside his home
Another case of caste violence has surfaced in the Bachhraun police station area of Amroha, where a Dalit youth was attacked with a sword for objecting to alcohol consumption outside his home. The incident took place on August 17 when Shivam Singh, a resident of Musallepur village, asked a group of men led by Siddhant Devra not to drink outside his house.
Enraged, the accused summoned more associates and attacked Shivam and his father. The sword attack on Shivam severed a vein in his hand, leaving him critically injured. He was hospitalised for 15 days, and doctors have stated that the damaged vein will no longer function.
Azad Samaj Party chief Chandrashekhar Azad raised the matter on social media platform X, demanding the immediate arrest of the accused and warning of a mass protest if strict action is not taken.
जिला अमरोहा के बछरांव थाना क्षेत्र के मुसल्लेपुर निवासी शिवम जाटव पर एक महीने पहले जातंकवादियों ने जानलेवा हमला किया। शिवम का हाथ बुरी तरह जख्मी हो गया, नसें कट गईं और अब उसका हाथ काम करना बंद कर चुका है। इलाज में परिवार के लाखों रुपये खर्च हो चुके हैं। यह घटना अत्यंत पीड़ादायक…
— Chandra Shekhar Aazad (@BhimArmyChief) September 16, 2025
The events in Mainpuri, Prayagraj, and Amroha represent not only physical violence but also a grave violation of human rights. There is a need for strict action in these cases to ensure that the perpetrators are punished and the victims receive justice. It is time for both the government and society to work together to address this serious issue and ensure that no one has to face violence and oppression because of their caste.
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