Protest Against Union Minister In Madhya Pradesh Over Man's Suicide
NDTV
The tense relationship between the Union minister and the BJP's politically influential Malaiya family in Damoh is well known.
Locals from all backgrounds have held a protest on the streets of Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district, alleging interference by the area's BJP MP and Union minister Prahlad Singh Patel in the investigation of a Dalit man's suicide.
Vikram Rohit allegedly committed suicide inside his PDS shop in Damoh town on June 24. A note purportedly written by him alleged harassment by Union minister's supporters, including Yashpal Singh Thakur. The note alleged that they want to capture the PDS shop.
Days later, Damoh police arrested four men, including two alleged loyalists of the Union minister, under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities Act) and Section 306 of the IPC for abutment.
