Dalit beaten to death in Rajasthan

Jaipur, October 19

A 22-year-old Scheduled Caste man was allegedly beaten to death by four persons of another community (Jangid) at their house in Satra village of Rajasthan’s Churu district last night.

Victim Asharam Meghwal, who was thrown out of the accused’s house in a critical condition, was taken to the DB Hospital, Churu, where he succumbed to his injuries around 9 pm, said Ratan Nagar SHO Rakesh Sankhla. The incident of assault occurred around 7 pm yesterday. Victim’s brother Kalu has lodged an FIR and efforts are on to nab the accused. The reason behind the incident could not be ascertained immediately. — OC