Members of Dalit community on Tuesday staged a protest in Geramaaradi village of Chikkamagaluru district over the alleged assault of a Dalit man on New Year’s day, people familiar with the matter said.
Tension escalated when the protesters attempted to enter a village temple at Golla street. However, elder Dalit leaders and the police managed to control the situation.
“A Dalit man, identified as Maruthi (34) was allegedly assaulted by residents of Golla street in the village on New Year’s day,” said Tarikere circle inspector Veerendra. He said that Maruthi, a JCB helper, had gone to Geramaradi for earth excavation work. While returning, the cable of a TV was cut as the JCB passed on the narrow road. Enraged by this, the house owner allegedly assaulted Maruti.
“We have registered cases against 30-35 people under sections 143 (unlawful assembly), 149 (unlawful assembly with common intent), 504 (intentional insult), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 506 (threatening with life) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and the Prevention of Atrocities on SC/ST Act, and the investigation is ongoing,” Veerendra added.
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