Three Women from a Caste of Untouchables in Meerut, India morn their murdered father and husband

Relatives of the slain balmiki Srichand wait to see officials opposite the Meerut commissioner's office. From left, a daughter, Seema, 25; widow, Uma, 45, and another daughter Leena, 20.

Sirchand was murdered by member of Jatav, a slightly higher caste of untouchables, in revenge for the fact that a Balmiki boy had eloped with a Jatav Girl.


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