"Mindsent Of Government": Priyanka Gandhi On Alleged Cop Attack On Dalits In UP

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra tweeted, "this indicates the anti-Dalit mindset of the government. Immediate action should be taken against the accused, and compensation should be given to the victims."

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday accused the Uttar Pradesh police of attacking Dalits in Azamgarh, and sought action against the accused and adequate compensation for the victims. "There's news about the attack on Dalit families in Palia village in Azamgarh. Houses were damaged, and cases were registered. This indicates the anti-Dalit mindset of the government. Immediate action should be taken against the accused, and compensation should be given to the victims," she said in a tweet in Hindi. According to the police, there was a dispute between a doctor and some people in the area on June 29, following which two policemen posted at a picket intervened in the matter. Police allege that the village head (pradhan) and his aide attacked the officials.