Village Head's Funeral Gesture Sparks Caste Conflict

In Uttar Pradesh, a Dalit village head, Sunita Devi, claims harassment after providing firewood for a Dalit's funeral. Allegedly, Rajghat Kakra village head Sunil Singh retaliated by digging a trench in front of her home. Authorities are investigating the incident amid complaints of caste-based conflict.

A Dalit village head in Uttar Pradesh has accused another local leader of harassment after arranging firewood for a fellow villager's funeral. Sunita Devi claims that Rajghat Kakra village head, Sunil Singh, retaliated by digging up the road outside her house.

The incident is reported to have escalated into a caste-based dispute, with allegations that Singh obstructed access to the home by declaring the road a 'khalihaan' or common land. Witnesses stated Singh used derogatory slurs during the confrontation.

The superintendent of police has launched a probe, and Assistant Superintendent Namrata Srivastava promises strict action against any wrongdoers. Singh, however, defends his actions, stating that the road was on communal property.

(With inputs from agencies.)