The Ketan murder case in Uttarakhand has sparked serious debate about caste discrimination, Dalit rights, and honor-based violence in the hill state. Reports suggest that Ketan, a Dalit Boy, was allegedly targeted because of his friendship with a girl from an upper caste community. The incident has once again brought attention to casteism in Uttarakhand and the social realities often hidden behind the image of “Devbhoomi.”
From the Kafalta Kand to recent incidents involving discrimination against Dalits, questions are being raised about whether caste-based prejudice still exists deeply within Uttarakhand society. Why do such cases continue to happen? Why is caste still influencing relationships, social acceptance, and violence in modern India?
