A Dalit woman, named Radha from Annaram, Bhadradri District of Telangana has allegedly been ostracized by a local Church for practicing Hinduism, according to the Legal Rights Protection Forum (LRPF). The rights group reported that Radha, a Scheduled Caste (SC) woman, has been forced into social isolation due to her participation in Dharmic activities.
LRPF stated that the Church has allegedly instructed villagers not to sell her daily essentials, effectively cutting off her access to basic needs. The forum condemned the act as a blatant case of religious discrimination and a violation of fundamental rights.
Annaram, Bhadradri (D), Telangana:
Radha, a SC woman, has been ostracized from the village by Church due to her Hindu faith & involvement in Dharmic activities.
Villagers are instructed not to sell daily essentials to her.
FIR registered under Protection of Civil Rights Act pic.twitter.com/8XuYkHBDTX
— Legal Rights Protection Forum (@lawinforce) February 21, 2025
Following the complaint, an FIR has been registered under the Protection of Civil Rights Act, which prohibits caste-based discrimination and social boycotts. LRPF has called for stringent legal action against those responsible and urged authorities to ensure Radha’s safety.
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