Four Dalit men abused, assaulted while watching Durga idol immersion procession in UP's Ballia; six booked

Four men belonging to the Dalit community sustained injuries after being allegedly attacked in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia. According to police reports, the incident occurred while the victims were watching a Durga idol immersion procession near Dai Sthan within the Garwar police station limits.

Investigators stated that a group of six individuals arrived at the scene carrying sticks and weapons. The accused allegedly directed casteist abuses at two of the men and began assaulting them. When two other individuals attempted to intervene, they were also beaten up by the attackers.

Following the assault, the accused allegedly issued death threats before fleeing the location. Local authorities registered a formal case based on a complaint, invoking relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Police stated that an investigation is currently underway.

Not yet reported: The articles do not mention whether any of the accused have been arrested or what specific weapons besides sticks were used.