SC Panel Chief Visits Injured Dalit Youth In Tirupati, Assures Govt Support
Pavan Kumar, a resident of Pulicherla in Chittoor district, was allegedly abducted and assaulted on August 9 by YSRC Tirupati social media in-charge Anil Reddy and his aides over a dispute involving a rented two-wheeler.
TIRUPATI: Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Castes Commission chairman K.S. Jawahar on Tuesday assured full government support to Pavan Kumar, the Dalit youth injured in a recent assault in Tirupati.
Pavan Kumar, a resident of Pulicherla in Chittoor district, was allegedly abducted and assaulted on August 9 by YSRC Tirupati social media in-charge Anil Reddy and his aides over a dispute involving a rented two-wheeler. He was reportedly beaten with a police baton, and suffered a fracture below his left knee. He was currently undergoing treatment at S.V.R. Ruia Government General Hospital.
After visiting Pavan in the hospital, Jawahar told the media that the victim had identified about 25 attackers, including 16 by name. Cases have been registered against them. He said the government would ensure that Pavan receives all entitlements under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and that strict legal action would be taken against the culprits.
Jawahar described the incident as unfortunate, especially in a sacred place like Tirupati. He said the Commission would stand by Dalits across the state. He also indicated that a special court could be set up for speedy trial if required. Local MLA Arani Srinivasulu, Yadava Corporation Chairman G. Narasimha Yadav, and other leaders were present.
