Shivpuri: A 30-year-old Dalit man, Narad Jatav, was allegedly beaten to death by a village sarpanch and seven of his family members over a land dispute in Indergarh village of Shivpuri district, police said. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening and has sparked widespread outrage.
According to the police, the conflict began when Jatav and his maternal uncle objected to a road being constructed through their land to a hotel owned by the sarpanch, Padam Dhakad. Following this dispute, Jatav removed the water supply line from a common borewell that serviced the hotel. The sarpanch, along with his family members, allegedly attacked Jatav and his uncle with sticks and water piped while they were irrigating their field.
Kotwali police station in-charge Kripal Singh Rathore confirmed the incident, saying, "Narad Jatav was attacked and succumbed to his injuries during treatment at Shivpuri Medical College. We have registered a case of murder against eight people, including the sarpanch, his wife, and sons. Efforts are underway to apprehend the accused, who are currently absconding."
The victim's family staged a protest at the medical college, demanding immediate action against the accused. Rathore added, "The situation was pacified after an FIR was filed. We assure strict action will be taken."
The incident has drawn politician attention, with former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath condemning the attack. "A Dalit youth was beaten to death with sticks in broad daylight. This heinous murder proved once again that Dalits are not safe in Madhya Pradesh," Nath posted on X.
शिवपुरी के इंदरगढ़ में एक दलित युवक की लाठी-डंडों से पीट-पीटकर हत्या कर दी गई। दिनदहाड़े हुए इस हत्याकांड के बाद एक बार फिर साबित हो गया है कि मध्य प्रदेश में दलित वर्ग सुरक्षित नहीं है।
— Kamal Nath (@OfficeOfKNath) November 27, 2024
कोई दिन ऐसा नहीं जाता जिस दिन प्रदेश में दलितों पर अत्याचार की घटना नहीं होती हो।
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Criticising the state government, Nath said, "Under BJP rule, atrocities against Dalits and tribals have become habitual. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has failed to ensure their safety. Special arrangements must be made to protect Dalits and tribals."
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