A video is going viral from Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, where a man’s hair is being cut. A victim dressed in a white kurta and red dhoti is seen touching the feet of a woman present at the scene, rubbing his nose on the ground. Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav has voiced his reaction on social media platform 'X'.
He posted, 'During a Bhagwat Katha in Dandarapur village of Itawa's Bakewar area, the caste of the storyteller and their assistants was questioned. After stating their caste as PDA, a group of dominant individuals behaved inappropriately, cutting their hair, making them rub their noses, and 'purifying' the area.'
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Our constitution does not allow caste discrimination, it's a violation of an individual’s dignity and fundamental right to live. Immediate arrest of all suspects and appropriate charges should be filed. If strict action isn’t taken within the next three days, we will call for a significant protest to defend the honor of PDA members. Nothing is more important than the dignity of PDA.
In fact, a shocking case of caste violence and insult has emerged from Dadarapur village in the Bakevar area of Etawah district. Storyteller Mukut Mani Yadav and his assistant Sant Kumar Yadav had arrived for a session, but some people attacked them following a caste question. The victims alleged that they were falsely labeled as imposters, held captive, with Sant Kumar's hair cut, and forced to touch feet.
The harmonium was also smashed. The victims claim they were sprinkled with human waste as well. The entire event's video has gone viral on social media. The police, taking cognizance of the matter, have begun the investigation. The victims demand justice and stringent action against the perpetrators. Storyteller Mukut Mani Yadav stated, 'My session was booked, but chaos erupted when we started, and they treated us inhumanely with slurs. We want justice. The police should act against them.'
Meanwhile, Senior Superintendent of Police Brijesh Kumar Srivastava from Etawah reported that a complaint has been filed. A case has been registered, and stringent action will be taken. Allegedly, some money was also taken from the victims. The investigation is ongoing, with a team led by the Additional SP.
