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Two booked for assault on Dalit man at Uttar Pradesh temple
A Dalit man was allegedly assaulted and subjected to caste-based abuse by two individuals at a temple in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred on October 18, with police filing cases against the accused.
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Police in Ballia district have registered cases against two individuals accused of assaulting a Dalit man and subjecting him to caste-based slurs at a local temple. The alleged incident took place on October 18, sparking fresh concerns about discrimination and violence targeting members of marginalized communities in religious spaces across the state.
According to the complaint, the man was at the temple for worship when the two accused confronted him and allegedly used derogatory casteist language before attacking him. The exact circumstances leading to the confrontation remain under investigation.
The case has been filed under relevant sections pertaining to assault and caste-based discrimination. Police officials said further investigation is underway to establish the sequence of events and gather additional evidence.
The incident underscores continuing reports of caste-based harassment and violence in parts of Uttar Pradesh, despite legal protections afforded to Dalit communities under national laws. Authorities have emphasized their commitment to taking action against such offences.