Kamble Rahul, a 27-year-old Dalit youth, died by suicide after seeking treatment for a scorpion bite (R: File photo used for representation)
Kamble Rahul, 27, was bitten by a scorpion on the evening of August 28 and went to the state-run RIMS hospital for treatment, according to police.
BJP MLA Payal Shankar said Rahul was the family’s breadwinner and demanded a time-bound inquiry into the incident and a job for one of his family members. ADILABAD: A Dalit youth allegedly died by suicide in Telangana’s Adilabad district after accusing police and hospital staff of insulting him when he sought treatment for a scorpion bite. Police, however, refuted his allegation that he was beaten up at the police station.
Protesting the incident, Dalit organisations staged a dharna at the hospital on Thursday, demanding justice for the deceased’s family.
The opposition BJP and BRS demanded justice for the family, including payment of ex-gratia compensation, news agency PTI reported.
A case has been registered in connection with the incident and an investigation is underway, PTI reported.