In Morbi city, Gujarat, a 21-year-old Dalit man, Nilesh Dalsaniya, was allegedly assaulted and humiliated by a businesswoman and at least six others for seeking his due salary. The incident occurred on Wednesday, and a case has been registered against the accused, including the businesswoman, identified as Vibhuti Patel aka Raniba, her brother Om Patel, and manager Parikshit, among others.
According to Pratipalsinh Zala, Deputy Superintendent of Police (SC/ST Cell), Dalsaniya had worked for Patel’s company, Raniba Industries Pvt Ltd, for a fortnight before being abruptly dismissed on October 18. Despite working for 16 days, when Dalsaniya requested his salary of Rs 12,000, Patel avoided providing a clear answer and subsequently stopped responding to his calls.
“When Dalsaniya, his brother Mehul, and neighbour Bhavesh went to Patel’s office on Wednesday evening, the businesswoman’s brother Om Patel reached the place with his accomplices and started assaulting the trio,” explained Zala.
The FIR outlines that Vibhuti Patel, along with her brother and other accomplices, physically assaulted Dalsaniya, dragging him to the terrace of the commercial complex. The victim was reportedly beaten with belts, kicked, and punched by the accused.
Dalsaniya further alleged that Vibhuti Patel forced him to apologize by putting her footwear in his mouth, threatening harm if he was seen in the area again. The perpetrators recorded a video in which the victim was coerced into falsely claiming he had come to extort money from Patel.
After the incident, Dalsaniya was taken to Morbi civil hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment. The accused, including Vibhuti Patel, her brother Om Patel, and others, have been booked on charges of assault, criminal intimidation, rioting, and under relevant sections of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Zala stated, “Investigation into the case is underway,” emphasizing that no arrests have been made as of now.