Dalit woman tied to tree, assaulted over alleged fish theft in Malpe; Four arrested
Udupi: Four people have been arrested in connection with the brutal assault on a Dalit woman at Malpe harbour over allegations of fish theft.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Lakshmibai, Sundar, Shilpa, and another local resident.
A video of the incident, which occurred on March 18, went viral on social media, prompting an investigation by Malpe police. Based on a complaint filed by the survivor, a case was registered.
According to Udupi SP Dr K. Arun, Lakshmibai accused the woman, who hails from Vijayanagara district, of stealing fish and assaulted her. Subsequently, a group of locals tied her to a tree and continued to beat her, as seen in the video.
Following an examination of the footage, four individuals involved in the assault were arrested. Police are reviewing the video to identify others involved, and further legal action will be taken accordingly.
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Tension in Koppal village over Ambedkar flag during fair; five arrested
Koppal: Tension prevailed in Halwarti village of Koppal taluk after a clash reportedly broke out between members of Dalit and upper-caste communities over the hoisting of an Ambedkar flag during the Beeralingeshwara fair.
According to police, a verbal argument between youths from the two communities escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to unrest in the village.
In a related development, it has been alleged that members of the upper-caste community entered the house of a Dalit youth, identified as Gavisiddappa Hosamani, damaged the door and vandalised the front portion of the house.
As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order.
Police said a complaint has been registered at the Koppal Rural Police Station and five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigation is under way.
