21-04-2025
Social boycott of Dalits by Kapu community at Mallam village in Kakinada district withdrawn after peace committee's intervention
The social boycott of Dalits by the members of Kapu community has been withdrawn by the latter on Monday after the peace committee succeeded in convincing both the communities at Mallam village of Pithapuram Mandal in Kakinada district.
On April 16, the death of a 38-year-old electrician belonging to Dalit community sparked tension in the village, leading to the social boycott of the Dalits by the members of the Kapu community.
Kakinada District Collector Sagili Shan Mohan said that both the parties came to an understanding to live in harmony during the pact signed between them under the aegis of the peace committee. Headed by Kakinada Revenue Divisional Officer S. Mallibabu, the peace committee secured a written commitment from both the groups to live in harmony and withdrawal of the social boycott with immediate effect.
Each group was represented by the six members of the respective community. The representatives of the group are liable to maintain peace in the village. 'Any challenge pertaining to social harmony emerging from the village should be discussed in the presence of the peace committee, which is represented by people from both the communities, Revenue Department, Police and the Department of Social Welfare, and violators of the pact are liable for legal actions', said Mr. Shan Mohan in an official release.
