In a tragic turn of events, 42-year-old school teacher Vinay Pandey has lost his life while in custody of the Gorakhpur police. Pandey, a Hindu Brahmin, was arrested under the controversial SC/ST Act, purportedly based on false accusations made by his Dalit neighbors with whom he had a property dispute.
Reports suggest that Pandey faced severe torture during his time in police custody, leading to his untimely demise.
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SHOCKER: Draconian SC/ST act takes life of another Hindu Brahmin in #Uttarpradesh
42 year old School teacher Vinay Pandey died in custody of Gorakhpur police. He was arrested in SC/ST act ,. allegedly a false and fake accusation by dalit neighbours who had property dispute with… pic.twitter.com/qgP1zxppLU
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The scene outside the police station was heart-wrenching as Pandey’s wife, unable to contain her grief, broke down while embracing her husband’s lifeless body.
The incident has sparked outrage among the Brahmin community in Uttar Pradesh, with many lamenting the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. Some have even gone so far as to claim that Uttar Pradesh, often touted as a “double engine ruled state,” is fast descending into a nightmarish scenario for Brahmins.
“It’s distressing to witness such blatant injustice,” remarked one community member. “Brahmins are paying a heavy price for merely exercising their democratic rights and supporting the ruling dispensation.”
The tragic demise of Vinay Pandey has reignited the debate surrounding the implementation of the SC/ST Act and the need for stringent measures to prevent its misuse.
As the state grapples with yet another instance of alleged injustice, questions loom large over the effectiveness of the justice system in safeguarding the rights of all citizens, regardless of caste or creed.
The demise of Vinay Pandey serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for reforms to ensure that justice prevails and such tragedies are not repeated in the future.