Police also claimed that the situation was calm after the arrest of the seven accused in the case. Police also claimed that the situation was calm after the arrest of the seven accused in the case, including Rajveer, Rajpal, Rameshwar, Pappu, Birendra and Raj Singh. The Dalits say that pradhan Rana, up for elections this year, held the panchayat where an order was issued to attack Dalits and their homes, after the elopement. The Dalits say they have sent away the young women to homes of relatives in other villages. Denying calling a panchayat or issuing an order to attack the Dalits, Rana said “there is no question of Dalits being afraid”.

Source: Indian Express May 05, 2018 23:42 UTC