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On June 21, 2025, in Dandarpur village (Etawah, UP), two kathavachaks—Mukut Mani Yadav and Sant Singh Yadav—were violently attacked, had their hair forcibly shaved, were humiliated in public, and allegedly stripped of belongings, purportedly after their caste was revealed during a religious discourse

. Viral videos triggered outrage and led to immediate action.


FIR lodged against four named accused under multiple sections (misrepresentation, assault, etc.)
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Police response: 4 arrests initially; in response to ensuing unrest, 19 rioters arrested, 13 vehicles seized, and police forces deployed in nearby villages .

Further FIR against kathavachaks for alleged identity fraud and false Aadhar cards
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Political reaction: Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav awarded ₹21,000 each and promised ₹51,000 each to the kathavachaks; he criticized the BJP and UP govt, suggesting they even ban kathavachak events if they object to them

Why this matters:

Highlights persecution and forced humiliation based on caste.

Raises questions around freedom of religion, intrafaith discrimination, and political polarization.

Police action and the judicial process are ongoing—do new accusations against the kathavachaks impact their credibility?

🧭 What’s next?

Outcome of both the assault FIR and the identity-fraud FIR.

Status of political support and any legal or societal consequences.

Broader repercussions for religious freedom and caste-based discrimination in UP.

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💬 In the comments:

Should religious figures face caste-based identity scrutiny?

Has political intervention helped or muddied justice?