Chennai, 10 August (H.S.): A Coimbatore court has sentenced a police head constable from the Nilgiris district to six months in jail for abusing a dog trainer with casteist slurs. The incident, which drew widespread condemnation, led to the filing of a case against the police personnel under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

According to reports, the incident occurred when the dog trainer was working with the police department. The head constable allegedly used derogatory caste-based language against the trainer, prompting the victim to file a complaint. The court, after reviewing the evidence and testimonies, found the police personnel guilty and handed down the jail sentence.

The judgment has been seen as a significant step in ensuring accountability within the police force and upholding the dignity of individuals from marginalized communities. The case highlights the ongoing efforts to address caste-based discrimination and ensure that those in positions of authority are held responsible for their actions.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary