Kushinagar News: Dalit gets Taliban punishment for going to public toilet, one eye ruptured

In Kushinagar, a Dalit was not only beaten up badly for defecating in a public toilet, but he was also locked in the toilet and fined Rs 5,000.

A heart-wrenching incident has come to light in Kushinagar district. Here a Dalit youth was given Taliban punishment for using a public toilet. Young man’s eye ruptured in beating

According to sources, the Dalit youth was first brutally beaten up and then his father and son were made to clean the toilet. After this inhumane treatment, the victim was locked in the toilet and fined Rs 5,000. During the beating, one eye of the youth also ruptured. This incident was carried out by the village head and his henchmen. The victim and his family had to endure physical and mental torture. The local administration has started investigating the matter and has assured strict action against the culprits.

Seriousness of caste discrimination exposed
This incident has once again exposed the seriousness of caste discrimination and atrocities prevalent in the society. Human rights organizations and local people have strongly condemned this inhuman incident and demanded justice.
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