SaralnamaA Dalit elder was forced to lick urine at a temple in Lucknow. The 65-year-old man was passing by when he felt unwell and sat on the temple steps. He accidentally urinated there. A local shopkeeper saw this and made the elder lick it, then wash the area. Police arrested the accused, Swamikant. Villagers are angry, saying Swamikant is a bully who wears a black cap and carries a stick. He closed the temple doors and stopped local fairs. People want a fair probe and strict action. Political leaders visited the victim's family. BSP, AAP and SP condemned the incident. BJP leaders called it unfortunate. The accused's family claims he was framed. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 07:34 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A Dalit elder was forced to lick urine at a temple in Lucknow
- The 65-year-old man was passing by when he felt unwell and sat on the temple steps
- He accidentally urinated there