Madiga leaders condemn caste-based atrocities and demand government action

…Addressing a press conference, Hanumanth Itagi, former CMC member and Madiga leader, said that Dalits were subjected to atrocities and killings in Lingsagur and Gursunagi in the Raichur and Yadgir districts. ”The State government and Home Department should ensure the safety of Dalits from such repeated attacks. The assailants should be punished according to the law,” Mr. Itagi said, suggesting that monitoring mechanisms at the district level, through the Home Department, be strengthened to guarantee fundamental rights and equality. In response, the Home Minister reportedly directed…