Our nation has been left in turmoil following the news reports of the sexual assault of a Dalit woman by upper-caste men in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh.
In this issue, I list out essential news reports and short video documentaries to understand what actually happened. You can also find a collection of opinion pieces and analyses on caste-based violence and the solutions put forth by lawyers and policy-makers.
Ground Report
A long caste feud, a horrific crime, and a sudden cremation. The alleged rape and assault of a young woman in Hathras in Uttar Pradesh leading to her death and a rushed cremation has sparked anger across the country. Anuj Kumar reports on a horrific case that flags the prevalence of caste-based discrimination that often leads to violence. By The Hindu. Read here.
‘Our fault is that she was Dalit’: In Hathras, a forced cremation, a media circus, and a life of humiliation. No family members were present during the victim's last rites, despite the police’s claims to the contrary. By News Laundry. Read here.
Video: Dalit Teen ‘Raped, Forcibly Cremated’: What Unfolded In Hathras. Videos on social media showed the victim’s mother pleading with police officials to let her take the body home. By The Quint. Watch here.
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