3 Dalits were set on fire as they slept in their kachhi jhopdi on February 18th. Shockingly despite the enormity of the attack, the incident has received no media coverage outside local district news and has seen little movement. In a moving testament to their courage, Babulal (survivor) and his community people have been on a dharna outside the Collectorate since Feb 27 demanding arrest of the accused. The locals are alleging political pressure to shield the accused from arrest. I wasn't able to determine if this is true or not but I met with the Collector and the Addl SP (the SP was away) who agreed that there has been undue delay in the case.
News Media's Response to 3 Dalits Burned Alive
News Media's Response to 3 Dalits Burned…
News Media's Response to 3 Dalits Burned Alive
3 Dalits were set on fire as they slept in their kachhi jhopdi on February 18th. Shockingly despite the enormity of the attack, the incident has received no media coverage outside local district news and has seen little movement. In a moving testament to their courage, Babulal (survivor) and his community people have been on a dharna outside the Collectorate since Feb 27 demanding arrest of the accused. The locals are alleging political pressure to shield the accused from arrest. I wasn't able to determine if this is true or not but I met with the Collector and the Addl SP (the SP was away) who agreed that there has been undue delay in the case.