Bajpe: BJP worker accused of caste abusing Dalit girl; case filed
Mangaluru: An incident of alleged caste abuse involving a BJP worker and a Dalit girl has come to light in Kandavara village under the jurisdiction of Bajpe police station. The young woman has filed a complaint against the accused, identified as Sudarshan, who was a BJP worker.
Dalit organizations, led by Bhim Sena, expressed their discontent by protesting in front of the police station, claiming that the authorities were hesitant to take action against the accused and had allowed Sudarshan to escape under police protection.
In a bid to seek justice, the leaders of the Dalit organizations started a protest, and were not moving until the accused was arrested. The protest continued until Tuesday morning when the demonstrators met with the Mangaluru city commissioner at the Bajpe police station. Following the meeting, the protesters called off their demonstration as the commissioner assured them that the accused would be arrested within three days.
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According to reports, a young woman from the Dalit community had contacted ward member Savita from the same village regarding a water problem in the Dalit colony of Bajpe, Kandavara Gram Panchayat. Savita not only verbally abused the young woman but also provided her mobile number to Sudarshan, the accused, asking him to contact her.
When Sudarshan called the young woman, he not only spoke disrespectfully but also subjected her to caste-based insults. The protesters alleged that Sudarshan was present at the police station when the victim lodged her complaint, but the police allegedly facilitated his escape.
Charan Kumar, the elder brother of the victim, stated, "Accused Sudarshan is a gram panchayat candidate supported by the BJP. The police came under pressure from the BJP and allowed Sudarshan to leave the police station, despite his presence. The BJP leaders escorted him away. This has deeply hurt us."
Mangaluru City Police Commissioner, Kuldeep Kumar R., held discussions with the victim and her family at the Bajpe Police Station regarding the incident. However, the commissioner declined to provide any details to the media at this time.
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Christmas decorations vandalised by VHP activists at school in Nalbari; Tension in area
Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
