Satish Chandra Mishra of the BSP today drew attention of the Rajya Sabha on the alleged atrocities committed against Dalits in Andhra Pradesh.
As soon as the House met for the day, Mr Mishra said some people have beaten up some dalits last night holding them responsible for the death of a cow. He said the cow died of electrocution. He alleged that atrocities on dalits and women have gone up in BJP ruled states.
According to reports two dalit brothers were allegedly tied to a coconut tree, stripped and thrashed for allegedly skinning a dead cow.
The incident occurred in Amalapuram of East Godavari district on Monday.
Police said, Mokati Elisa and his brother Lazar were hired by a vegetable vendor who was the owner of the cow to skin the animal that had died of electrocution while grazing.
The two brothers were attacked by around 100 cow vigilantes accusing them of stealing and killing the animal. The brothers are in hospital; one of them is reportedly critical.