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News Reports

Superstitious beliefs such as ‘miraculous’ treatment drives members of Mahadalit community in Bihar to embrace Christianity: Details

OpIndia Staff - 17 July, 2021

A large number of people from Mahadalit community in Bihar's Gaya district have abandoned their faith and adopted Christianity.

News Reports

VHP submits memorandum to Bihar Governor voicing concern over growing attacks on Hindus, especially Mahadalits by Jihadi elements in state

OpIndia Staff - 7 July, 2021

VHP has asked the Bihar governor to intervene in the attacks on Hindis and Dalits and order immediate action against the Islamist perpetrators

Crime

Islamist mob tried to rape a pregnant woman, ASHA worker saved herself by escaping in half-naked condition: Horror stories from Purnia emerge

OpIndia Staff - 27 May, 2021

On May 22, around 100-150 members of the Muslim community attacked a Mahadalit colony in Purnia, Bihar. They beaten up everyone irrespective of age or gender.

News Reports

Muslims hurled abuses and casteist slurs, attacked us with sharp weapons: Mahadalits in Begusarai

OpIndia Staff - 8 July, 2020

Victim Shankar Paswan claimed that members of Muslim community addressed Mahadalits with casteist slurs before attacking them with weapons

News Reports

Bihar: Communal tension in Warisaliganj after 60 goons attack Maha Dalit colony leaving one dead and several injured

OpIndia Staff - 21 April, 2020

The fight which started as a minor scuffle quickly escalated in a shootout after which a 55-year-old Dalit man named Ravidas was shot dead by the main accused Mohammad Irfan.

Crime