http://www.hindu.com/2011/04/07/stories/2011040759190900.htm
Hassan: Dalits of Keregodu village in Arkalgud taluk staged a protest here on Wednesday alleging that they had been ostracised by caste Hindus of the village after Deepavali.
The protesters said the caste Hindus boycotted them after they refused to beat drums during the celebrations and later remove the corpse of cattle. Since then they have been barred from all social and cultural activities. Besides, the caste Hindus also imposed a fine of Rs. 501 on those who dare to speak to them.
During Ugadi celebrations, they were not allowed to enter inside the Basaveshwara temple. Also, the fair price shopkeeper denied ration for them. The Jati Dourjanya Virodhi Samiti, which led the protest, alleged that the Arakalgudu police also refused to register a complaint.
They submitted a memorandum to Additional Deputy Commissioner P. Subramanyam.
Hassan: Dalits of Keregodu village in Arkalgud taluk staged a protest here on Wednesday alleging that they had been ostracised by caste Hindus of the village after Deepavali.
The protesters said the caste Hindus boycotted them after they refused to beat drums during the celebrations and later remove the corpse of cattle. Since then they have been barred from all social and cultural activities. Besides, the caste Hindus also imposed a fine of Rs. 501 on those who dare to speak to them.
During Ugadi celebrations, they were not allowed to enter inside the Basaveshwara temple. Also, the fair price shopkeeper denied ration for them. The Jati Dourjanya Virodhi Samiti, which led the protest, alleged that the Arakalgudu police also refused to register a complaint.
They submitted a memorandum to Additional Deputy Commissioner P. Subramanyam.
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