‘Served country for 20 years’: Shops shut during Dalit soldier’s funeral in Karnataka
A soldier's funeral in Bagalkot district faced alleged untouchability practices. Shops reportedly closed as Dalit relatives arrived. Officials intervened, holding peace meetings. Relatives reported shops refusing cash transactions from Dalits. Ex-servicemen paid their respects. Further peace meetings are scheduled.
A soldier's funeral in Bagalkot district faced alleged untouchability practices. Shops reportedly closed as Dalit relatives arrived. Officials intervened, holding peace meetings. Relatives reported shops refusing cash transactions from Dalits. Ex-servicemen paid their respects. Further peace meetings are scheduled.
