MP: Dalit Boy Beaten For Drinking Water

A disturbing incident has come to light in Madhya Pradesh where a Dalit boy was beaten and abused by his teacher. The boy's mistake was drinking water from the teacher's bottle, which led to the violent outburst. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of the incident and has sought a report from the authorities. The incident highlights the deep-seated caste prejudices that still exist in our society. The NHRC's intervention is a welcome step towards ensuring that justice is served in this case.