Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said that seven people have been arrested in connection with the incident of brutal thrashing of Dalit men in Rajasthan's Nagaur.
"In the horrific incident in Nagaur, immediate and effective action has been taken and seven accused have been arrested so far. Nobody will be spared. The culprits will be punished according to the law and we will ensure that the victims get justice," Mr Gehlot tweeted.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had on Thursday urged the Ashok Gehlot-led Rajasthan government to take immediate action in the Nagaur incident.
"The recent video of two young Dalit men being brutally tortured in Nagaur, Rajasthan is horrific and sickening. I urge the state government to take immediate action to bring the perpetrators of this shocking crime to justice," Mr Gandhi tweeted.
According to reports, the incident took place on Sunday after which few videos had gone viral. The victims registered an FIR on Wednesday.
Union Minister's Big Illegal Phone Tapping Charge Against Ashok Gehlot Ashok Gehlot's Jibe At BJP After INDIA Alliance's Performance In 2024 Polls Ashok Gehlot's Son Vaibhav Loses By Over 2 Lakh Votes From Jalore, Calls It "Tough Seat" Under-Fire Trainee IAS Officer Accuses Pune Collector Of Harassment Trainee IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Recalled To Academy, Training Put On Hold What Trump Rally Shooter Did On Last Day Of His Life Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 2.39 Lakh Admission Deadline Extended For EWS And Special Needs Children UGC Launches Project To Develop 22,000 Books In Indian Languages Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.