State vs Vishal Singh and Ankit Singh — Ballia temple assault case

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1. News19 Oct 2026

   Dalit man assaulted for staying, worshipping at Ballia temple in Uttar Pradesh; two booked

   Dalit man assaulted and abused for staying and praying at a Kali temple in Ballia, two men booked under BNS and PoA Act.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A Dalit man was allegedly assaulted for staying and worshipping at a temple.

   Who:

   The victim is a Dalit man. The accused are Vishal Singh and Ankit Singh. The police at Rasra police station filed the case.

   When:

   Reported on 19 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Rasra police station, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The two men were booked for allegedly assaulting a man for staying and worshipping at a temple.

   What it means:

   The police have officially registered the case against the two men, allowing a formal investigation to begin.

   The Hindu
2. News19 Oct 2026

   UP: Dalit man assaulted for staying, worshipping at Ballia temple; two booked

   Ballia (UP), Oct 19 (PTI) Two men have been booked for allegedly assaulting a Dalit man over his staying and offering prayers at a Kali temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district, police said on Monday. ]

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A Dalit man was allegedly assaulted for staying and worshipping inside a temple.

   Who:

   Vishal Singh and Ankit Singh are the accused and the Rasra police station is the agency.

   When:

   Reported on 19 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, Rasra police station.

   Why:

   Two men were booked for allegedly assaulting a man based on his identity at a temple.

   What it means:

   The police have registered a formal case to investigate the alleged attack on the victim.

   The Print