A violent change at a ration shop in Chhatrapur district of Madhya Pradesh has left a person from the Dalit community, who triggers protests of his family and local residents.
According to the police, the struggle started at the ration shop in Kumahartoli village at around 10 am on Sunday, where Pankaj Prajapati (19) and his brother Ashish argued with shop operator, Praveen Petariya on the distribution of ration after pending for three months.
A senior police officer said, “Three months pending ration was being distributed simultaneously. When the victim’s family’s turn came, they allegedly got a low sack, which gave an argument.”
The oral spat rose, inspired the brothers to return with family members. Shop operator Praveen Piteria, her brother Naveen Piteria and salesman Ram Sevak Arzoria allegedly responded with oral misconduct and physical attack. “When Praveen Piteria allegedly climbed on the roof of his house and removed his licensed gun, the situation became spiral,” the official said.
Police said a bullet hit Pankaj Prajapati in the thigh, while another grazing Ashish, who was treated and discharged after first aid. Pankaj was rushed to Chhatrapur Hospital and later mentioned Gwalior, but he died on the path of his injuries.
On Monday, relatives and local residents gathered at Naugaon Hospital, refused to allow a postmortem until justice would be given. He later blocked the roads near the Tehsil office, and became dispersed only after police intervention.
The Naugaon police have registered a case against the accused under various sections of the Indian Judge Code, including the murder sections and the SC/ST (prevention of atrocities) Act as well as the Arms Act.
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The official said, “Police teams are actively chasing the accused. Four teams have excluded the district. We are positive about arresting till tonight,” the official said.
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi targeted the BJP government in the state and at the center of the incident. “In Madhya Pradesh, 19-year-old Pankaj Prajapati was only shot and killed in public, as he used to demand a part of his rights as a Dalit. The FIR was not registered, postmortem was postponed as the convict leaders are sitting in power, and power is of Manuwadi and Anti-Bujan BJP.
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He further wrote that “11 years (Prime Minister Narendra) The Modi government is full of insults, violence and discrimination against Dalits, tribal, backward classes and minorities”.
“Institutionally conspiracy to make them second -class citizens and keep them away from the mainstream,” he said.
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