In a deeply disturbing incident that highlights the plight of Dalit individuals, a man was mercilessly beaten to death, while his mother was subjected to humiliation and stripped. The gruesome incident occurred in Madhya Pradesh, India, after the victim refused to withdraw a sexual harassment case that his sister had filed.
The horrifying turn of events unfolded when a heated argument broke out between the victim and the accused, Vikram Singh Thakur. The dispute revolved around the accused’s relentless pressure on the victim’s sister to withdraw her sexual harassment complaint, which had been lodged in 2019.
Vikram Singh Thakur, accompanied by seven other individuals, not only vandalized the victim’s residence but also resorted to brutally murdering him. Shockingly, when the victim’s mother rushed to intervene and help her son, she too fell prey to the cruelty and was stripped naked.
The authorities have successfully apprehended eight individuals, including the primary suspect, in relation to the crime. However, a few individuals, including the husband of the village head, are still at large. The police are actively conducting searches in various locations to bring them to justice.
According to the victim’s sister, the accused initially visited their home to coerce them into withdrawing the sexual harassment case. Nevertheless, when the victim’s mother refused to comply, they threatened and vandalized their property.
“They left the premises and encountered Nitin near the bus stand in the village. They proceeded to brutally assault him. When my mother rushed to the scene to intervene, they didn’t spare her and subjected her to physical abuse and public humiliation. I pleaded with them to spare us, but they even threatened to rape me. Terrified, I ran into the nearby jungle and immediately called the police for assistance,” the victim’s sister disclosed.
This shocking incident sheds light on the rampant issue of sexual harassment and violence faced by Dalit individuals in India. It serves as a grim reminder that there is much work to be done in order to ensure the safety, dignity, and equal rights for all members of society.