Tension in UP village after seven people assault Dalit

A Dalit youth was allegedly assaulted by seven people in Sikri village following which a case was registered against the accused, police said.

A Dalit youth was allegedly assaulted by seven people in Sikri village following which a case was registered against the accused, police said.

Rajender was thrashed by the accused on Sunday over some old enmity in Bhopa police station area. (Representative Photo)

Rajender (26) was thrashed by the accused on Sunday over some old enmity in Bhopa police station area. He was admitted to the hospital, SHO PP Singh said.

A case was registered against the attackers, he said.

Tension prevailed in the village after the incident. Police said that security has been stepped up.