A shocking incident has come to light where a young woman belonging to the Scheduled Caste was Reportedly sexually assaulted by the owner of the Spine and Physio Therapy Center in Jewar, Noida, UP. The accused, identified as Manish, reportedly took advantage of the victim's vulnerability and raped her at his rented residence on March 19. The victim has filed a case against Manish at the Jewar police station.
As per the report of Jagran, the victim has alleged, Manish would summon the female staff members of the center for his personal errands, and they would leave once the work was done. On the day of the incident, he lured the victim by claiming that someone had arrived at his residence and called her to help with cooking, and then took advantage of her being alone to commit the heinous act. The victim resisted, but Manish threatened her with dire consequences, instilling fear and silencing her.
The victim further revealed that Manish had been subjecting her to other indecent acts even after the incident, which had compelled her to take legal recourse. The accused has been apprehended, and the police have charged him under relevant sections of the law, including the SC/ST Act, based on the victim's complaint.
Unfortunately, caste-based discrimination and violence are still prevalent in many urban areas, and Scheduled Castes are often at the receiving end of it. They face prejudice and discrimination in various settings, including educational institutions and workplaces, which restrict their opportunities and further their marginalization. Scheduled Caste women, in particular, face multiple forms of discrimination due to their gender and caste, and are vulnerable to violence, including sexual violence, in both public and private spaces. Such incidents often go unpunished, perpetuating the cycle of violence and injustice.
