New Delhi: A disturbing video has surfaced from Katni, Madhya Pradesh, revealing a shocking case of police brutality against a Dalit woman and her minor grandson. The victims, identified as Kusum Vanskar and her 15-year-old grandson Deepraj, were allegedly locked in a room and brutally beaten by a female officer of the Government Railway Police (GRP). The horrifying incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, showcases the extent of caste-based discrimination still prevalent in parts of India.Brutality caught on cameraThe video, which has gone viral on social media, captures the harrowing moment when the elderly woman and her grandson were mercilessly assaulted. The beating was so severe that it sent shivers down the spine of those who watched the footage. The elderly woman, frail and defenseless, could do nothing but endure the assault, while her grandson watched in terror.इस वीडियो के जरिए #जीआरपी कटनी का घिनौना चेहरा सामने आया है।बूढी दादी और नाबालिग पोते को कमरे में बंद कर के एक दूसरे के सामने ही पीटा गया।पिटाई भी ऐसी की देखने वालों के रोंगटे खड़े हो जाएँ।पीड़ित महिला कुसुम वंशकार और उनका 15 वर्षीय पोता दीपराज एक दलित परिवार से आते हैं,… pic.twitter.com/hWiAqUcZ21— Article19 India (@Article19_India) August 28, 2024Caste discrimination at playKusum Vanskar and her grandson belong to a Dalit family, and the video has highlighted the deep-seated prejudice that continues to plague the Dalit community. The actions of the GRP officer, who seemed to harbor intense hatred toward Dalits, have drawn sharp criticism from various quarters. This incident is yet another grim reminder of the systemic discrimination faced by marginalized communities in India.The inhumane treatment of Kusum Vanskar and her grandson has led to widespread demands for justice. Activists and community leaders are calling for the immediate suspension of the officer involved and a thorough investigation into the incident. The video has also reignited the debate on police accountability and the urgent need for reforms to prevent such abuses of power. This case underscores the importance of vigilance and the need to address caste-based violence with the seriousness it deserves. The affected family, along with supporters, is now demanding swift action against those responsible for this heinous act.
