Bagalkot
Kerur police in district have registered an FIR against 21 individuals following a complaint from Arjun Madar, a Dalit man who was allegedly assaulted for entering Dyamavva temple. Six suspects are currently in custody. Authorities are urging the community to maintain peace and harmony while the investigation continues.
Police have registered an FIR against 21 persons following a complaint from a 28-year-old Dalit man that he was assaulted for entering Dyamavva temple in Ugalwat village.
Arjun Madar of the village, in a complaint to police, said he was tied to a pole and thrashed by a group of people for entering the temple in the village. The incident came to light after Arjun filed the complaint. Dalit leaders have urged police to take stringent action against those who assaulted Arjun and have threatened to launch an agitation in front of the district administration office.
District Minister RB Timmapur said six persons have been taken into custody. Further action will be initiated after investigating the allegations, he added.
