Andra Pradesh: Dalit man lynched for plucking mangoes belonging to man of a higher caste
Victim, Bikki Srinavas was found hanging in an office building
A dalit man was lynched for plucking mangoes from an orchard belonging to man of a higher caste in the East Godavari district of Andra Pradesh.
Event Location: Singampalli Village, Rangampeta Mandal Panchayat, East Godavari District, Andra Pradesh
Victim: Bikki Srinavas, Age: 30, Resident of Gollala Mamidada, Pedapudi Mandal
Suspect: 1. Kadiyam Nageswara Rao,
2. M Ramakrishna
Officials Accountable: Rama Rao, Peddapuram ACP
Arrests: Yes
First Incident Report: Filed
First Incident Report Details:
Section 302: Murder
Section 342: Wrongful Confinement
SC/ST: Wrongful Atrocities Act
Case Update: 4.25 Compensation was given to victim's family by the District Revenue Department. Eight other suspects have been arrested.
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