A troubling event in Etawah that had to do with caste has caused outrage across Uttar Pradesh. When people in the town found out that Mukut Mani Yadav and his helper Sant Singh Yadav were Yadavs, they laughed at them and made fun of them. This led to mob violence.
Key Highlights
Incident Date: June 21, 2025, in Dadarpur village, Bakewar area.
The victims were stripped bare, beaten up, and forced to apologize for reciting Bhagwat Katha while hiding their caste.\’
The value of stolen property: ₹25,000 cash, mobile phones, and a gold chain.
Police action: Four accused were arrested and cases were registered under the SC/ST Acts and sections of the IPC.
Political response: Akhilesh Yadav visited the victims and provided ₹51,000, announced massive agitation if justice is not delivered.\’
Police Action
Etawah Police filed a case under the IPC and the SC/ST Atrocities Act. Those arrested include Ashish Tiwari, Uttam Awasthi, Nikki Awasthi, and Manu Dubey—all from Dandarpur village.
Outrage and Condemnation
The head of the Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav, labelled the incident “inhuman” and a black mark on the Constitution. The incident has triggered apprehension across the state regarding increased caste violence and Brahminical dominance in religious observance.
