India • Jul 01, 2025

Salon owner faces charges for denying Dalit students haircuts

In Kinni Sultan village, Karnataka, Dalit students were turned away from a local salon because of old caste traditions.
This meant they had to travel far just for a simple haircut—a reminder that caste discrimination is still a real problem in many places.

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Barbers warned not to deny services to Dalits

After a complaint, police booked the salon owner under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and warned other barbers not to deny services to Dalits.
Social welfare officials visited the village to keep an eye on things and make sure everyone's rights are protected.
Sadly, this isn't an isolated case—many Dalits across Karnataka still face similar barriers for basic services.