Kanpur: Clash ensues over abusing Hindu gods in Bauddh Katha, 5 Brahmins arrested, SC-ST Act imposed

In a heated confrontation between two communities in Kanpur’s Pahewa village, a clash ensued over accusations of derogatory remarks made against Hindu gods and Brahmin priests during a ‘Buddha Katha’ event. The incident led to the arrest of five Brahmin men under the SC-ST Act, escalating tensions between the upper caste and Dalit communities. Police booked the case against Chandra Bhan Mishra, Golu Mishra, Shivam Mishra, Jeetu Mishra, Arun Kotedar, Kinnar Mishra, Vishambhar Mishra, and Manish Tewari. According to initial reports, a group from the Dalit community organized a ‘Buddha Katha’ event in the village, which purportedly turned contentious when … Continue reading Kanpur: Clash ensues over abusing Hindu gods in Bauddh Katha, 5 Brahmins arrested, SC-ST Act imposed