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This is the reality of indic philosophy

The lower strata of people can't question upper strata

Be it childern who question abusive parents

Students who question to abusive teachers

Or in this case Dalits who question upper caste ideology

The 2020 Hathras case became one of India’s most heartbreaking and controversial incidents. A 19-year-old Dalit girl from Boolgarhi village, Uttar Pradesh, was brutally assaulted on 14 September 2020 and later lost her life after suffering severe injuries.

Before her death, she gave a statement naming four accused and alleged g@ng r@pe and violent assault. The incident sparked nationwide outrage over caste-based discrimination, women’s safety, and the handling of the case by authorities.

Public anger intensified after the victim’s body was cremated late at night by police and local administration without the family’s consent or presence. The Allahabad High Court later called it a serious infringement of human rights.

The investigation was transferred to the CBI after massive protests and media attention. While the CBI filed charges including g@ng r@pe and m*rder, the 2023 court verdict convicted one accused under culpable homicide and SC/ST Act provisions, while the other three were acquitted due to lack of corroborating evidence.

Even today, the family continues to live under CRPF protection amid ongoing safety concerns and caste tensions. The Hathras case remains a symbol of the larger debate around institutional accountability, social justice, and violence against women in India.

Justice should never depend on caste, power, or influence.

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The documentary has brought renewed attention to the case, and it has reportedly been reopened in court after new evidence came to light.

source:https://www.brut.media/in/articles/india/society/16-year-old-dalit-boy-allegedly-stripped-and-beaten-for-drinking-water-in-kanpur