Pupils in some southern Indian schools are being made to wear colour-coded wristbands to indicate whether they belong, it has been claimed.
The wristbands, which come in shades of red, yellow, green and saffron, indicate whether they are a lowly Dalit (or untouchable) caste, or one of various “upper" castes.
The Indian government has written to officials in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district ordering them to investigate claims made in an exposé in the Indian Express newspaper which claimed that the practice, which is illegal, is used by student gangs to target victims on the basis of caste.
“If it the practice is prevalent in these areas it is a serious violation of human rights and in particular the Dalit community students,” Justice Darmar Murugesan, who ordered the investigation.
“The notice has been issued. After the receipt of the report we will suggest to the government how to contain this type of illegal and sinful act.” Full story...
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The wristbands, which come in shades of red, yellow, green and saffron, indicate whether they are a lowly Dalit (or untouchable) caste, or one of various “upper" castes.
The Indian government has written to officials in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district ordering them to investigate claims made in an exposé in the Indian Express newspaper which claimed that the practice, which is illegal, is used by student gangs to target victims on the basis of caste.
“If it the practice is prevalent in these areas it is a serious violation of human rights and in particular the Dalit community students,” Justice Darmar Murugesan, who ordered the investigation.
“The notice has been issued. After the receipt of the report we will suggest to the government how to contain this type of illegal and sinful act.” Full story...
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