This August, a 14-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly abducted, raped, and killed in the Paru neighborhood of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. According to local authorities, the victim’s body was later found in agricultural areas nearby.
Discussions concerning the safety of lower-caste people in India, specifically with relation to crimes against Dalit women and children, have been reignited by the tragedy. According to the victim’s mother, the family is still waiting for justice even though a lot of time has passed since the event.
Suspects from upper-caste communities are allegedly involved in the case, which is being investigated by law enforcement. Concerns have been raised by the victim’s family regarding the investigation’s speed and the wider ramifications for public safety.
