Tumakuru Shocker: Dalit Youth Assaulted for Playing ‘Jai Bhim’ Song, Railway Police Officer Among Accused

Tumakuru: In a shocking incident from Muddanahalli village in Gubbi taluk, two Dalit youngsters were allegedly assaulted for playing the song “Jai Bhim” in their milk delivery vehicle.

The accused, including Chandrashekhar, a railway police officer, and another individual, Narasimhraju, reportedly intercepted the car, hurled caste slurs, and physically attacked the victims.

The victims, identified as 19-year-old Deepu and Narasimha Murthy from Sirivara village, sustained injuries, with one suffering severe trauma to his private parts. Both are currently undergoing treatment at the Gubbi Public Hospital.

The incident occurred on Saturday evening when the victims were playing a song praising Dr. B.R. Ambedkar while traveling through Muddanahalli. The accused allegedly blocked their vehicle, demanded to know their caste, and threatened them against playing such songs before assaulting them.

A case has been registered at the Gubbi Police Station, and an investigation is underway.

Courtesy: The Hindustan Gazette

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