Rajasthan Dalit man murder: Barbarism, says Jignesh Mevani, asks state to take quick action

Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani on Tuesday urged the Rajasthan government to take swift action in a case involving a Dalit man being allegedly beaten to death in Hanumangarh district last week.

The man was attacked because of his alleged affair with a woman, according to PTI. The woman’s husband and 10 others had abducted the man on October 7, beat him with sticks and then left him outside his home. The man died before his family could take action.

Mevani tweeted a purported video of the incident on Tuesday. “Extremely disturbing incident being reported from Rajasthan where a poor Dalit man was brutally murdered,” the MLA said. “A quick action must be taken and culprits be brought to book immediately. I request Rajasthan government to take this on priority. This barbarism isn’t allowed anywhere.”

The police have so far arrested four accused persons for the alleged killing, according to the Hindustan Times. A minor has been detained. Additional Director General of Police (Crime) Ravi Prakash told PTI that a case has been filed for kidnapping and murder in connection with the incident.

The Dalit man’s killing has triggered outrage from Opposition leaders. Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Tuesday said that the Congress-led Rajasthan government had been silent about the case.

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