Caste-related Violence In India
Caste-related violence and hate crimes in India have occurred despite the gradual reduction of casteism in the country.
According to a report by Human Rights Watch, "Dalits and indigenous peoples (known as Scheduled Tribes or adivasis) continue to face discrimination, exclusion, and acts of communal violence. Laws and policies adopted by the Indian government provide a strong basis for protection, but are not being faithfully implemented by local authorities.".
Read more about Caste-related Violence In India: 1981 Phoolan Devi, Uttar Pradesh, Ranvir Sena, 1969 Kilvenmani Massacre, Tamilnadu, 1997 Laxmanpur Bathe Carnage, Bihar, 1997 Melavalavu Massacre, Tamil Nadu, 2003 Muthanga Incident Kerala, 1999 Bant Singh Case, Punjab, 2006 Kherlanji Massacre Maharashtra, 2006 Dalit Protests in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, 2012 Dharmapuri Violence, Tamil Nadu
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