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Here is a summary of recent news and reports (primarily 2026) on atrocities against Indian Dalits (Scheduled Castes/SC), Adivasis (Scheduled Tribes/ST), including cases of rape, violence, and related issues. Note that official nationwide statistics from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) are published with a lag; the latest comprehensive "Crime in India" reports cover up to 2022–2023, showing ongoing high numbers of cases under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. For example:
- In 2022, around 57,582 cases were registered for crimes against SCs (with Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh reporting the highest numbers).
- Conviction rates remain low (around 34–36% for SC cases in recent years).
- Under-reporting is common due to fear, stigma, and systemic issues.
Recent reports from 2025 indicate persistence and in some views normalization of such violence. Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) documented **113 incidents** of caste atrocities against Dalits from January to June 2025, with **29 involving sexual violence**. Estimates suggest around 10 rape cases involving Dalit women are reported daily nationwide (though under-reported).
### Key Recent Incidents (2025–2026)
- **February 2026, Uttar Pradesh (Meerut)**: A 14-year-old Dalit girl died by suicide after her alleged molester (released on bail) threatened her. FIR registered under relevant sections including SC/ST Act.
Link: https://www.siasat.com/up-14-year-old-dalit-girl-dies-by-suicide-after-molester-released-on-bail-3373167
- **February 2026, Karnataka (Tumakuru)**: Dalit couple forced out of a temple; case filed under SC/ST Act, one arrest.
Link: https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/dalit-couple-forced-out-of-temple-in-tumakuru-district-one-arrested-3907298
- **February 2026, Gujarat**: Dalit student alleged caste abuse at a central university, involving physical violence and threats.
Link: https://m.thewire.in/article/caste/dalit-student-alleges-caste-abuse-at-gujarat-central-university-abvp-linked-students-blamed
- **2025 highlights (from CJP and other reports)**: Included rape of a deaf-mute Dalit girl (Rampur, UP), gang-rape and murder cases, public humiliation, and land-related violence across states like UP, Bihar, MP, Rajasthan, Gujarat, etc. One report noted 30 brutal anti-Dalit atrocities in nine states from April–June 2025.
Link (CJP half-year chronicle): https://cjp.org.in/everyday-atrocity-mapping-the-normalisation-of-violence-against-dalits-and-adivasis-in-2025
- **Madhya Pradesh (data presented 2025)**: State assembly revealed 7,418 rape cases against SC/ST women from 2022–2024 (averaging ~7 per day), plus 558 murders and 338 gang-rapes.
Link: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/7-scheduled-castes-tribes-women-raped-a-day-in-madhya-pradesh-assembly-told-8978570
- **Kerala (early 2025)**: 18-year-old Dalit woman alleged rape/abuse by 64 men over five years (from age 13); cases under SC/ST Act.
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cedn031d563o
### Statewise Trends (from NCRB 2022 and recent reports)
Highest reporting states for SC/ST atrocities (2022 data, patterns continue):
- Uttar Pradesh: Highest cases (~15,368 for SCs in 2022).
- Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh: Significant numbers.
- Bihar, Odisha, etc.: Notable increases in some periods.
### Buddhist/Ambedkarite News Context (2026)
Many Dalit communities follow Navayana Buddhism inspired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's 1956 mass conversion as a rejection of caste oppression. Recent coverage includes:
- Ongoing Ambedkarite activism, diaspora memory-keeping, and discussions on unfulfilled revolutions in states like Uttar Pradesh.
- Events marking Ambedkar's legacy, with conversions and social justice focus continuing.
Example: https://countercurrents.org/2025/12/the-chimera-of-power-buddhism-identity-politics-and-the-unfulfilled-ambedkarite-revolution-in-uttar-pradesh
For official stats, check NCRB or Ministry of Social Justice sites (latest full reports lag). Helplines like 14566 exist for reporting atrocities. These issues remain systemic, with calls for better enforcement of the PoA Act.
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