A shocking incident from the Koppal district in Karnataka has come to light wherein a Dalit woman was beaten and abused by a Hindu man after her cow strayed onto his land.
The woman was tied to a pole in front of the accused's house, and then assaulted, beaten with chappals, and hurled casteist abuses by the person.
"Family members of the Dalit victim have alleged this is a common practice followed by the accused Amaresh Kumbar for many years.
"The incident occurred on February 3 in Rampur village. Kanakagiri police registered a case against Kumbar under the SC ST Act," informed The Dalit Voice.
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