Dalit Actor Injured by Arrow in Ramleela Performance

During a Ramleela performance in Uttar Pradesh, an actor playing Ram accidentally shot an arrow that hit his co-actor playing Ravan in the eye.

The injured actor, Sunil Kumar, lost vision in his right eye and had to undergo surgeries.

The incident happened on November 13, 2025, but the complaint was filed three months later.

Sunil Kumar's family alleged that the arrow was shot out of malice and that the accused used casteist slurs against them.

The police have registered a case against the actor playing Ram and the event organiser under various sections of the law, including the SC/ST Act.

Sunil Kumar has lost his job and is now dependent on his brothers for financial support.