Dalit Man Beaten, Head Shaved Allegedly By Andhra Cops On MLA's Prodding

A Dalit man in Andhra Pradesh was beaten and his head and moustache shaved allegedly by two policemen acting on behalf of an MLA of the state's ruling YSR Congress Party. The incident took place inside a police station in East Godavari district, 271 km from Hyderabad on Monday. The incident, tagged the "return of jungle raj" by Opposition parties, has triggered protests and led to the suspension and arrest of the accused policemen - one sub-inspector and two constables. State Director General of Police Gautam Sawang has condemned the incident and ordered a probe.