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Dalit and Adivasi women describe 35 atrocity cases at Hyderabad clinic
Victims and witnesses in 35 cases described their experiences at a legal clinic in Hyderabad.
The cases involved atrocities against Dalit and Adivasi women and girls, including murder, rape and cheating on the pretext of love.
Dalit Sthree Sakthi organised the clinic, where government officials and civil society representatives heard grievances and pledged support.
The Director of Public Prosecutions said special courts would be established in every district and offered help prosecuting the cases.
Officials also discussed financial assistance, including support to secure bank loans through government programmes.
The government has sanctioned ₹40 crore in compensation, with another ₹31 crore in the process of being sanctioned.
Officials said victims should receive rehabilitation, but stressed that financial aid alone is not enough and that justice must be secured in each case.
Victims and witnesses in 35 cases of atrocities against Dalit and Adivasi women and girls shared their experiences at a legal clinic in Hyderabad.
The cases involved murder, rape and cheating on the pretext of love.
Dalit Sthree Sakthi organised the clinic, where government officials and civil society representatives heard grievances and offered support.
Officials said assistance would include help pursuing cases, financial support and rehabilitation.
The government had sanctioned ₹40 crore in compensation, with another ₹31 crore in the process of being sanctioned.
- Who
- Victims and witnesses in cases involving Dalit and Adivasi women and girls shared their experiences.
- What
- They described their experiences seeking justice in 35 atrocity cases.
- When
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Where
- A legal clinic in Hyderabad.
- Why
- To share grievances and seek support in pursuing the cases.
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- Cases discussed
- 35
- Organiser
- Dalit Sthree Sakthi (DSS)
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Compensation sanctioned
- ₹40 crore
- Additional compensation in process
- ₹31 crore