Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Etawah: Religious Preacher and Aide Tonsured in Caste-Based Attack
In Uttar Pradesh, India, a religious leader and his assistant had their heads shaved by a group of people.
The attackers did this because they found out the victims were from a lower caste.
The attackers made them suffer and then the police arrested them.
This event shows that some people still treat others unfairly because of their caste.
A religious preacher and his aide were allegedly tonsured in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh.
The incident occurred in Dandarpur village after a religious event.
The attackers reportedly targeted the victims due to their Yadav caste.
The police arrested four individuals in connection with the incident.
The incident has sparked outrage and accusations of caste-based discrimination.
- Who
- Religious preacher Sant Singh Yadav and his aide, targeted by a group of upper caste men.
- What
- A religious preacher and his aide were tonsured and harassed due to their caste.
- When
- Sunday night.
- Where
- Dandarpur village, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Because of their caste.
Perpetrators' Perspective
Victims/Critics' Perspective
Reasoning for the Attack
Perpetrators' Perspective
N/A
Victims/Critics' Perspective
The victims were targeted due to their caste, considered an act of purification.
- Victims
- Religious preacher Sant Singh Yadav and aide
- Location
- Dandarpur village, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh
- Action
- Tonsuring, harassment, caste-based discrimination
- Arrests
- 4
- Political Reaction
- Akhilesh Yadav condemned the incident
Sources
Viral Video Shows 'Yadav' Narrator Assaulted, Tonsured During 'Bhagwat Katha' In UP Village
SP chief slams caste discrimination against Yadav preacher in Etawah
UP ‘Kathavachak’ Beaten For ‘Not Being A Brahmin’: Nose Rubbed On Feet, Gold Chain Stolen | Video
‘Govt is heartless, undemocratic’: Akhilesh Yadav on Etawah tonsuring incident
Tonsuring of Yadav preacher sparks caste row; Akhilesh slams UP govt as 'heartless' - Telegraph India
Tribal girl burnt with hot ladle in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district over theft suspicion, 5 held
UP News: Akhilesh Yadav Slams Caste Bias After Etawah Katha Assault, Says 'No One Has Monopoly On Faith'
Dalit men tonsured in Odisha over false cattle smuggling claim, 8 arrested
