CPI And DHPS Demand Judicial Inquiry Into Attack On Dalits In Tadukupet
The CPI and Dalit Rights Struggle Committee (DHPS) have strongly condemned the attack on Dalits in Tadukupet, Chittoor district, and demanded a judicial inquiry by a sitting judge. They have called for strict action against those responsible for the violence and for measures to maintain peace and security.
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Attack on Dalits sparks outrage
Nagiri – Andhra Pradesh (Before It’s News – IC): In Tadukupet, near the Nagiri constituency in Chittoor district, upper-caste individuals reportedly attacked Dalits, burned their motorcycles, and restricted them from wearing sandals or entering the village secretariat. The alleged caste-based discrimination and violence have drawn widespread condemnation.
CPI Chittoor District Secretary S Nagaraju, DHPS District President V Damodaram, and DHPS District Secretary TC Mahesh issued a joint statement denouncing the incident as a blatant attack on social harmony.
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Demands for justice and accountability
The CPI and DHPS leaders demanded the following:
- Judicial Inquiry: An impartial inquiry conducted by a sitting judge into the Tadukupet incident.
- Strict Action: Immediate and stringent punishment for the accused to set a strong precedent.
- Peace and Security: Measures to ensure that similar incidents do not recur in the future
- Call for government and police action:The leaders urged the government and police to act swiftly and decisively to restore peace and prevent further acts of violence and discrimination against Dalits.
They stressed the importance of maintaining harmony and equality in the community, emphasizing the need for systemic measures to address caste-based oppression.
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Community response
The incident has sparked outrage among human rights organizations and activists, who are rallying for justice for the Dalit community in Tadukupet.
(Source: IAIJ/BIN/DPJB)
