http://www.ptinews.com/news/571156_Lathicharge-on-Dalit-protesters
Lathicharge on Dalit protesters STAFF WRITER 18:51 HRS IST Mandya (Karnataka), Mar 18 (PTI) Police used canes to disperse a group of Dalits today when they turned violent on allegedly being refused entry into a nearby temple. Three policemen were injured in the clash, police said. Ten persons have been arrested in this connection and prohibitory orders under section 144 CrPC have been clamped for three days in Kannali village, 20 km from here and its surroundings from today, Additional Superintendent of Police Rajanna said. The problem arose when some Dalits protested against the closure of temple door when they wanted to perform worship, he said. When the situation turned violent, police made lathicharge to control the situation, he said. Security has been beefed up in the village to prevent any untoward incidents and the situation was now under control.
