Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Odisha Police Arrests Prime Accused in Dalit Men Assault Case
In Odisha, the police have arrested the main person involved in a case where two men were attacked and forced to endure cruel acts.
The men were suspected of smuggling cows.
The attackers forced them to crawl and eat grass, also demanding money.
The police have now apprehended the primary individual responsible for the incident, bringing the total number of arrests to twelve.
The victims were actually transporting the animals as gifts for a wedding.
Public figures have expressed strong opinions on the matter.
Odisha Police arrested Rajesh Samal, the prime accused, in the Dalit men assault case.
The incident involved the assault and humiliation of two Dalit men suspected of cattle smuggling.
The victims were transporting cows and a calf, intending to gift them.
The attackers demanded money and forced the victims to crawl and consume unhygienic substances.
The arrest of Samal brings the total number of arrests to twelve.
- Who
- Rajesh Samal was arrested. Babula Nayak and Bulu Nayak were the victims.
- What
- Police arrested the prime accused, Rajesh Samal, in the assault of two Dalit men.
- When
- The incident occurred on Sunday, and the arrest was made on Thursday.
- Where
- Dharakote, Ganjam district, Odisha.
- Why
- The men were assaulted on suspicion of cattle smuggling.
Congress and Victims
Government
Response to the Incident
Congress and Victims
Demand for justice and action against the accused.
Government
Government and Police Action
- Victims
- Babula Nayak and Bulu Nayak
- Accused Arrested
- Rajesh Samal
- Total Arrests
- 12
- Location
- Dharakote, Ganjam district, Odisha
- Incident
- Assault and humiliation on suspicion of cattle smuggling
- Victims' Purpose
- Transporting cows as gifts