Overview
- In Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, a 25-year-old Dalit driver alleged he was abducted from Gwalior, beaten and forced to drink urine, and police said three suspects — Sonu Barua, Alok Sharma and Chhotu Ojha — have been arrested under the SC/ST Act and relevant BNS provisions.
- Officials confirmed a medical examination is underway in the Bhind case to corroborate the claim of being forced to drink urine, and further action will follow the report.
- In Kakori near Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, a 60–65-year-old Dalit man named Rampal reported he was humiliated at a temple and compelled to put liquid from the ground on his tongue, and police arrested the accused, Swami Kant, under the SC/ST Act and BNS sections.
- Kakori police noted conflicting accounts about whether the victim was made to lick the ground or only touch it, and said the investigation is collecting evidence to establish the facts; officers also stated the accused has no verified RSS links.
- The incidents drew sharp political condemnation from opposition leaders and were linked in coverage to recent caste‑atrocity cases in Katni, Ujjain and the 2023 Sidhi video, with police in both new cases emphasizing ongoing investigations.