2 Indian kids killed for defecating in publicBy ASSOCIATED PRESShome/News/World/2 Indian kids killed for defecating in publicTwo children from India’s lowest caste were allegedly beaten to death after defecating in the open, according to authorities. After being beaten with sticks, the siblings were taken to the district hospital where doctors declared them both dead, Singh added. Defecating in that village is banned, he added. Dalits are among the most marginalized groups in India, a legacy of the now-outlawed caste system, which stratified Indian society for generations. The foundation defended its decision, saying that Narendrara Modi’s efforts had helped millions have access to safe sanitation.

Source: Manila Times September 27, 2019 16:24 UTC