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In photos: Dalit outfits call for Bharat Bandh, 9 killed, life disrupted across India

The Bharat bandh protest has swept across north India, with Dalits protesting against a recent Supreme Court order on the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
Protest against the dilution of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
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Protest against the dilution of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act

Dalits fear dilution of act may lead to increase in violence against the community
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Dalits fear dilution of act may lead to increase in violence against the community

Supreme Court claimed 'the amendment would protect honest public servants'
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Supreme Court claimed 'the amendment would protect honest public servants'

Life disrupted across North India
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Life disrupted across North India

Nine people killed in the protest
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Nine people killed in the protest