Ajit Shrestha and his daughter Aradhana were arrested after a complaint was lodged with District Police Office, Tanahun, on behalf of Maya BK, 27. [break]
Maya´s mother Bhim Maya said the duo and four others had thrashed her for touching a water pot Sunday afternoon. Maya, who stayed in a rented room near the Shresthas´ house, has been admitted to Ratna Hari Hospital in Damauli with injuries on left hand and neck. Her condition has reportedly improved.
DSP Gautam Raj Kattel said further investigations are being done and the duo would be charged for practising untouchability. Locals, however, are claiming that Maya has given a racial color to the clash that arose from other petty issues.
Dalit rights activists have strongly protested the beating and demanded stringent action against those involved in caste discrimination. The activists even obstructed Prithvi Highway for an hour Tuesday morning.
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