Two boys of the Matang community (ST) in Maharashtra were beaten several and paraded naked in their village for swimming into a well of an ‘upper’ caste person.
The incident happened on Sunday morning at 10 am at village Wakadi in Jamner Taluka of Jalgaon village. The water in this well is used for drinking purpose and the well is situated in a farmland. Rahul Chandane and Sachin Chandane had gone swimming in this well. spotted by others, they were stripped and beaten with a belt for swimming in the well.
The incident exposed after the video of it became viral. Meanwhile, Durgabai Chandane, mother of these two has lodged the complaint against one Pralhad Lohar and Ishwar Joshi. Meanwhile, on Monday, the family decided to take back the complaint saying that it was the mistake on the part of these boys.
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Speaking to media channels, Durgabai has told, “The well was more than 15 feet deep and since the children could have drowned, we were telling them not to go to the well. It is their mistake and that is why they were beaten up.”
Dilip Kamble, the minister of state (deputy minister) for social justice said that he has spoken to the Superintendent of Police, Dattatraya Karale about the incident. He said that such incidents would not be tolerated and strict action will be put in the run against the convicted. He informed that he has directed the SP to take quick and effective action in this matter. Minister informed that both the accused have been present before the Court today.
Police officials said that the complaint has been registered for assaulting the boys, shooting the video and posting it on the internet. A first information report has been registered under the Information Technology Act and the prevention of atrocities act as well.
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