Hyderabad, Aug. 16 -- A young man from the Dalit community in Chikmanglur district of Karnataka died by suicide, alleging police brutality and caste-based abuse.

The incident took place on August 13 in Samse village in Kalasa taluk. Nagesh, an auto driver by profession, left a note accusing police constable Siddesh of physical torture and casteist slurs. He also mentioned sub-inspector Adarsh for failing to act against the constable.

On July 15, Nagesh filed a complaint stating he was returning home when he saw constable Siddesh and two others blocking the road.

Using his phone's torch to find his way, the Dalit young man walked toward them, an action Siddesh allegedly interpreted as an attempt to record them drinking. According to Nag...