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Dalit teen beaten to death over inter-caste friendship

Published Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Updated June 9

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An 18-year-old Dalit teen, Ketan Lal, was allegedly beaten to death in Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, reportedly due to an inter-caste friendship. Police have registered a case under murder charges and relevant sections of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to investigate the incident.

What We Know — Key Points

  • 18-year-old Ketan Lal, a Dalit teen, was allegedly beaten to death in Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, reportedly over an inter-caste friendship.
  • Police have confirmed that a case under murder and Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was filed regarding his death.

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    This article reports on an alleged caste-based murder in rural India, focusing on the police investigation and legal actions initiated under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

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