Balaghat Caste Row: Dalit Youth Barred from Hanuman Attire; Police Investigate

• A caste dispute erupted in Balaghat's Heerapur village over a youth wearing Lord Hanuman's attire for the annual Hanuman Jayanti procession.
• Nilay Sonwane, a Dalit youth, claims he was nominated but old committee members opposed him due to his caste, stating he couldn't perform worship.
• Anil Bisen, representing the opposing party, denies all allegations, calling them baseless and misrepresentations.
• The dispute escalated, leading to police involvement; Balaghat CSP Mayank Tiwari is investigating the matter.
• Initial police investigation has not confirmed claims of an earlier nominee's refusal or caste-based abuse, with efforts underway to resolve the issue.