Tension in Gohana after Youth got murdered

High tension prevailed in Gohana town of the Sonepat district in Haryana after a large number of Dalits took to the streets protesting the murder of a youth belonging to their community. They set a police check-post into fire and damaged several Haryana Roadways buses at the Gohana bus stand. Police had to resort to lathi charge to disperse the mob. Two people have been killed in the ongoing violence.

A Dalit youth called Rakesh alias Lara was shot dead by three unidentified youths when was going to meet one of his friends. The assailants fled from the spot after shooting him down. Rakesh was acquitted in a murder case just two days ago. He was charged with the murder of a upper caste youth. The murder of Rakesh is seen as a revenge kiling by the upper caste people. The situation is still tense in the area. Prohibitory orders have been enforced in the area and the district administration is taking all necessary steps to nab the culprits and restore peace and order.