NCRB data on atrocities against Dalits shows that urban areas tend to reflect the pattern in their surrounding rural belts. (Express Illustration) NCRB data on atrocities against Dalits shows that urban areas tend to reflect the pattern in their surrounding rural belts. So, while Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have always recorded the maximum crimes against Dalits, the NCRB data on caste-based atrocities in 19 metropolitan cities in 2016 — released for the first time — shows that Lucknow and Patna too top the list. Bihar was second with 5,701 such incidents (14 per cent), while Rajasthan came a close third with 5,134 incidents (13 per cent). Sources said the higher incidents of caste atrocities in cities could also be because of greater awareness among urban Dalits about their rights, resulting in registration of more cases.

Source: Indian Express November 30, 2017 22:52 UTC