Muzaffarnagar : A man was allegedly assaulted and paraded by a group of people in Aligarh’s Civil Lines area Wednesday evening, days after controversial remarks by his brother sparked tension with some members of the Dalit community.
DSP (Civil Lines) Sarvam Singh said an FIR was registered under BNS section 109 after taking cognisance of the video. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Agra | Silver Rate in Agra | Bank Holidays in Agra | Public Holidays in Agra | Agra AQI | Weather in Agra | Petrol Price in Agra | Diesel Price in Agra | CNG Price in Agra | LPG Price in Agra Stay updated with the latest Agra news.
A widely circulated video purportedly shows a group surrounding and assaulting a man identified as Sachin Raghav, a local cow vigilante, while shouting “Jai Bhim” slogans. “CCTV footage and other electronic evidence are being examined to identify those involved,” Singh said. SSP (Aligarh), Neeraj Kumar Jadaun, said, “A video showing some people assaulting a man is circulating on social media.
A case under SC/ST Act was thereafter registered against Sunder and his aides. Civil Lines police have detained some people in connection with that incident. The SSP also appealed to the people of the district to maintain peace and harmony. Download the TOI App.
Meanwhile, members of the Valmiki community reached the Civil Lines police station, demanding the arrest of Sachin’s brother, Sunder Raghav, in connection with the earlier controversy.