Mysuru: The Karnataka Police registered a case of abuse and assault of a Dalit man in Makodu Village near Periyapatna town, Mysuru district, on Tuesday.
The incident is connected to his refusal to play drums and announce a temple programme. The case has been filed against a local resident named Kumar.
According to the police, Kumar had asked Paramaiah to play the drum and announce a special worship program at the Basaveshwara temple. However, Paramaiah told Kumar that he had stopped playing the drums.
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