New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Thursday sought a report from Haryana after more than 100 Dalits were forced to leave a village in Kaithal district by upper caste people.
Ten Dalits and seven policemen were injured in an attack by upper caste people April 13 in the Pabnama village of Kaithal district following the marriage of a Dalit boy with a girl belonging to affluent Rod community.
"Over 100 people fled a village in Kaithal after they were chased away by high caste people. We have issued a notice to the district magistrate and superintendent of police, Kaithal, Haryana calling for reports within four weeks," said an official of the NHRC.
Reportedly, the boy and the girl were in a relationship for the past two years and had tied the knot April 10.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app