Supreme Court orders probe into social boycott of dalits in Hisar village
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ordered an independent investigation into allegations of social boycott of Dalits by a dominant community in a village in Hisar district, Haryana. The probe will be conducted by two former Directors General of Police (DGPs) from Uttar Pradesh, Vikram Chand Goyal and Kamlendra Prasad. This decision comes in response to claims of social discrimination reported in 2017.
A bench led by Justice MM Sundresh and including Justice Aravind Kumar directed the former DGPs to submit a status report within three months. The report is expected to detail the current situation in the village and recommend any necessary actions to address the allegations of social boycott. The bench clarified that there is no bar on the ongoing trial proceeding alongside this independent probe.
The court was informed that no incidents had occurred recently and that normalcy had returned to the village. An earlier chargesheet, filed on August 20, 2017, after a group of Dalit boys were allegedly assaulted over the use of a hand pump, named only one accused, with six others receiving a clean chit from the Haryana Police.
Further allegations highlighted that police did not collect Scheduled Caste certificates from the 28 victims of social boycott, nor did they include crucial video evidence of a public call for the boycott in their submission to the court. The court has asked the investigators to review these details as part of their report.
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Pizza Hut China debuts unusual bullfrog pizza, sparking mixed reactions online
Beijing : Pizza Hut China has taken a bold step into culinary experimentation by introducing a limited-edition pizza topped with deep-fried bullfrog, a move that has garnered both curiosity and criticism online. The unconventional dish was first highlighted by global food trend expert David Henke, who shared a photo of the new menu item on X (formerly Twitter), noting the diverse protein preferences in different cultures.
The pizza, known as "Goblin Pizza," features a thick crust, red sauce, a layer of parsley, and a whole deep-fried bullfrog as the centerpiece. The frog's "eyes" are created with halved hard-boiled eggs, each topped with a black olive, making for a visually striking presentation. According to Korean news outlet Maeil Business Newspaper, the unusual offering is a collaboration with Dungeons and Dragons, inspired by a character from the game.
Details about the availability of this new creation are limited, with no specific information provided on Pizza Hut’s official website. However, the quirky menu item has already become a talking point on social media, drawing a mix of reactions ranging from shock to curiosity.
On Reddit, a photo of the pizza was shared, fueling further debate. Some users labeled the dish as “pure blasphemy,” while one user went so far as to say, “This pizza is a felony.” Another asked, “Why ruin a pizza like that?”
Not all feedback was negative; one commenter admitted that while the frog might be off-putting, they'd be more accepting if the pizza underneath was satisfactory. Another joked, "You can ribbet this right into the garbage."
Amidst the critique, there were voices of intrigue. One foodie defended the dish, saying, “Fried frog legs are so good! Maybe next time, shred the frog leg meat and add it to the pizza—that would be pretty good.”
