A Dalit died in police custody. The state’s response is inadequate

When will we see a more realistic and nuanced Dalit discourse on caste hate?

One of the prominent news headlines in recent days has been the suspected custodial death of a young Dalit man in Sindhupalchok district, which has been linked to his inter-caste marriage. The police claim that it was a suicide, whereas the deceased’s family and Dalit activists allege that the police murdered him in custody, under the influence of the girl’s family.