Dalit family attacked for visiting temple in Gujarat
The Hindu
As per the FIR, the accused were angry that Govind Vaghela and his family had visited the Ram temple to offer prayers when a Prana Pratishtha ritual was underway.
Six members of a Dalit family were allegedly attacked by around 20 men for visiting a temple in their village near Gandhidham town of Gujarat's Kutch district, police said on Friday.
While the alleged incident took place on October 26 at Ner village under Bhachau police station, no arrests have been made so far, Deputy Superintendent of Police Kishorsinh Zala said.
"Two FIRs were registered in this regard, one by Govind Vaghela and another by his father Jagabhai. The duo claimed that around 20 persons attacked them. We have formed eight teams to nab the culprits," Mr. Zala said.
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