Dalit murder protests 

The World

In India, anger is growing over the death of a 9-year-old girl who was allegedly assaulted and murdered. The girl is from India’s Dalit community, the most oppressed group in India’s caste system. Activist Yogita Bhayana speaks with host Marco Werman about what happened, and the community’s reaction. (Warning: This interview discusses the alleged sexual assault and murder of a child.)

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