Taking cognisance of the case of a dalit woman being manhandled in lalkuan, State women’s commission vice chairperson Anita lohni has directed the police to take stringent action against those found guilty. Stating that the case is a serious one, she said that she will take action at her level in case the police do not take suitable action within 24 hours.
It should be mentioned here that on the night of February 11, Bengali colony resident Gyanmati was serving dinner to her children when about half a dozen men of the ‘influential’ class allegedly barged into her home. It is alleged that lal Singh and his accomplices allegedly manhandled and attempted to take her away by force. The police registered a case under various sections against the accussed after the dalit family was supported by some members of the society. Gyanmati said that the main accused is trying to end the case with a settlement.
Meanwhile, Gyanmati said that her daughter was in shock ever since the violent incident. The daughter said that about half a dozen men carrying lathis had barged into their home. One of the goons threw sand in her eyes and the men then attempted to take her away.
However, people in the neighbourhood were somehow able to save the girl who has been suffering from a state of mental anxiety since the experience. The girl broke down fearing for her and her family’s safety while recalling the events of that night to the media persons. Police inspector Vipin Chandra Pant said that police are investigating the case registered under the SCST Act. Action will be taken against the accused after the the investigation finds them liable for arrest.