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Violence in Sigaranahalli over entry of Dalits into temple

Violence in Sigaranahalli over entry of Dalits into temple

Hassan: Violence broke out in Sigaranahalli in Holenarsipur taluk of Hassan on Friday, following the upper castes’ opposition to Dalits entering the Basaveshwara temple in the village. The angry mob assaulted the Assistant Commissioner, two journalists and about 10 policemen, besides pelting stones at police vehicles. Superintendent of Police R.K. Shahapurwad deployed additional police force, […]

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Villagers shell-shocked over police apathy

Villagers shell-shocked over police apathy

Karimnagar: An eerie of silence prevails in this tiny Challur village of Veenavanka mandal with the womenfolk in general and girls in particular still traumatised after the heinous gang-rape of a Dalit girl and filming of the crime by the accused. With the media highlighting the plight of the girl, the villagers are a worried […]

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