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A Dalit man in Lucknow was allegedly forced to lick the ground near a temple during Diwali after being accused of urinating there, sparking national outrage over caste-based violence.
A 60-year-old Dalit man in Lucknow was allegedly forced to lick the ground near a temple during Diwali after being accused of urinating there, police said.
The man, Rampal Rawat, claimed he accidentally urinated while coughing due to breathing issues.
Swami Kant, the accused, has been arrested under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act and other charges, though the exact nature of the abuse—whether licking or touching the ground—remains under investigation.
The incident has sparked political backlash, with opposition parties criticizing the BJP government over caste-based discrimination, though police confirmed no verified links to the RSS.
The case has drawn national attention to ongoing caste-related violence in India.
Un hombre dalit en Lucknow supuestamente se vio obligado a lamer el suelo cerca de un templo durante Diwali después de ser acusado de orinar allí, lo que provocó indignación nacional por la violencia basada en la casta.