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ORISSA Apr 2, 2008 Old Dalit man castrated for stealing Rs 35 Wednesday April 2 2008 13:07 IST ENS JAJPUR: A 52-year-old Dalit man of Ranipada village in Jajpur district was allegedly castrated on Monday by a barber and his relative for allegedly stealing Rs. 35 from a saloon at Dhabalgiri Square. Police said Gokulananda Behera (52) had taken his grand-daughters, Ramamani (14) and Mamata (13) to the saloon for haircut. Saloon owner Sandha Barik and his friend Papu Barik, asked Gokalananda to wait in the saloon for half an hour as they had some urgent work in the nearby market. After returning from the market, the saloon owner cut the hair of both the girls. But after going through his drawer, he accused Gokulanada of stealing Rs 35 from there during his absence. Gokulanada denied and a fight started. Sandha and his relative also checked Gokulananda's pockets and bag but could not find the money. In a fit of rage, the two allegedly castrated Gokulananda with a blade. Some villagers rushed him to the government hospital at Jajpur. His condition is stated to be serious. Police are investigating.
