Lucknow, In a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh, a Dalit girl suffered severe burn injuries after being thrown into a hot cauldron for resisting molestation by three upper-class Hindus. The attack occurred in Binauli, a small town in the Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the ongoing struggles against caste-based violence and sexual harassment in the region.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the incident took place in a factory where the victim was working. The factory is owned by an individual named Pramod. The girl, a resident of Muzaffarnagar, faced molestation attempts by Pramod, along with two others identified as Raju and Sandeep. Her brother, who recently filed a complaint at the Binauli police station, reported that the three men molested and misbehaved with his sister while she was working near the cauldron. When she protested against their advances, they responded by forcibly throwing her into the hot cauldron, using abusive language, and then fled the scene.
The victim is currently receiving medical treatment for her injuries in a hospital in New Delhi. Inspector M.P. Singh from Binauli police station confirmed that a case has been registered against the accused individuals. The charges include sections 354 (Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 504 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace), and 307 (Attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), along with provisions of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
This incident underscores the severe challenges faced by Dalit communities in India, particularly women who are often subject to dual discrimination based on both caste and gender. It also reflects the urgent need for effective measures to protect vulnerable communities from violence and harassment.