“Uttar Pradesh: Bobby Ansari and Shahnawaz encroach crematorium of Dalits in Saharanpur, fire gunshots and hurl casteist insults at locals for resisting, arrested”, Opindia, March 10, 2024:

“In Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, a case of “land jihad” has emerged, where Bobby Ansari and Shahnawaz are accused of unlawfully occupying a crematorium designated for the Dalit community. In response to resistance, the victims endured not only casteist insults but also attempts on their lives, including gunfire from the accused.

The victims have implored the administration for protection. On Saturday, 9th March the police filed an FIR and launched an investigation, leading to the apprehension of both accused.

This incident occurred in the jurisdiction of the Janakpuri police station in Saharanpur. Sanjay Kumar, a resident belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community from Dudhli village, filed a complaint with the police on Saturday…..”

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