Bhim Army activists plan to demonstrate over inaction against Dalit man killing

A day after a Dalit man was allegedly killed by his landlord here, Bhim Army activists on Sunday threatened to start an agitation demanding strict action against the accused, police said. The body of the 26-year-old was found lying in an agricultural field on Saturday, with multiple stab injuries on his neck, they said.

According to a complaint lodged by the victim's family, he left home with his landlord on Friday and did not return till late at night. The landlord is at large, they said. The Dalit body activists reached the Titawi police station and threatened to agitate if the accused was not arrested soon. Sub-Divisional Magistrate Kumar Dharmender ensured them to compensate for the deceased's family.