Open threat against Dalits: two arrested after video of man threatening violence goes viral

An announcement ringing through the streets of Pavti, Muzaffarnagar sent shock waves among the residents of the village.

A man playing the 'dhol' announced that if any Dalit is seen on the border of Rajbir Pradhan's farm or tubewell, they will be punished with a fine of Rs 5,000 and 50 shoe slaps. The man, identified as Kunwar Pal, can be seen making the announcement and beating the drum in a video that has been widely shared.

Rajbir Pradhan is the father of Vicky Tyagi, a gangster who was shot dead in 2015 inside court premises.

After the video went viral, Pradhan and Pal, were arrested.

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SSP Muzaffarnagar Abhishek Yadav said that not only did he make objectionable casteist remarks, he also threatened violence against a particular community. A case has been registered under SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.