HUBBALLI: A group of Dalits from a village in Dharwad district has raised its voice against untouchability. Members of the group said they have to shell out Rs 500 for a haircut in their village and also pay extra to use chairs in hotels.
These Dalits from Rottigawad village of Kundgol taluk protested in Hubballi on Thursday. The message hit home and officials visited the village and conducted an inquiry on Friday.
The protesters alleged that upper-caste people have created a divide between communities in their village, which has around 40 Dalit families.
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