Madhya Pradesh: Man forced to drink water from Brahmin's feet

India Oct 12, 2025

In Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh, an OBC man was allegedly made to wash a Brahmin man's feet and drink the water as punishment for sharing an AI-generated image seen as offensive by the Brahmin community.
The dispute reportedly began over accusations of liquor sales involving Annu Pandey, a Brahmin villager.

Incident highlights ongoing caste discrimination

Police have registered a case under communal harmony laws after a Kushwaha community member complained.
Even though both men involved tried to play down what happened, the viral video has drawn attention to ongoing caste discrimination in rural India.
The incident has triggered public anger and renewed conversations about deep-rooted caste hierarchies.