Meerut: Four people were arrested after a Dalit family in Baghpat was attacked by over two dozen people following an argument over throwing garbage outside the house of a neighbour on Sunday, said police.
The attackers, belonging to an upper caste, armed with sharp weapons and sticks, barged into the family’s house in Sakrod village, under Khekra police station, leaving several family members injured. A video of the assault, which has been doing rounds on social media, sparked outrage.
Nitin Kumar, a member of the family, said, “The mob assaulted us with sharp weapons. They vandalised the house and also attacked the women in the family. The doors were broken, and two cars and a bike parked in the house were damaged. We feared for our lives at that moment.”
The family of farmers locked themselves in a room, pleading for mercy, but the attackers continued their assault, injuring several members of the family, including women.
An FIR has been registered under various BNS sections, including house trespass, assault on women, attempt to murder and property damage, and section 2/5 of SC/ST Act, in the matter.
Accused Deepu Kumar (20), Shailendra Singh (23), Shiva (22) and his father Pankaj (45) — all farmers — have been arrested so far. “We are scanning CCTV footage to identify others involved in the attack. The injured people were sent to hospital,” Khekra circle officer Preeta Singh said.
Meerut: Four people were arrested after a Dalit family in Baghpat was attacked by over two dozen people following an argument over throwing garbage outside the house of a neighbour on Sunday, said police.
The attackers, belonging to an upper caste, armed with sharp weapons and sticks, barged into the family’s house in Sakrod village, under Khekra police station, leaving several family members injured. A video of the assault, which has been doing rounds on social media, sparked outrage.
Nitin Kumar, a member of the family, said, “The mob assaulted us with sharp weapons. They vandalised the house and also attacked the women in the family. The doors were broken, and two cars and a bike parked in the house were damaged. We feared for our lives at that moment.”
The family of farmers locked themselves in a room, pleading for mercy, but the attackers continued their assault, injuring several members of the family, including women.
An FIR has been registered under various BNS sections, including house trespass, assault on women, attempt to murder and property damage, and section 2/5 of SC/ST Act, in the matter.
Accused Deepu Kumar (20), Shailendra Singh (23), Shiva (22) and his father Pankaj (45) — all farmers — have been arrested so far. “We are scanning CCTV footage to identify others involved in the attack. The injured people were sent to hospital,” Khekra circle officer Preeta Singh said.
Courtesy : TOI
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