New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today strongly condemned the horrific killing of Hariom Valmiki, questioning whether being a Dalit in India has become a "deadly crime." Speaking after visiting the grieving family in Fatehpur, Gandhi called the incident a tragedy that has "shaken the conscience of the entire nation."Speaking on his official WhatsApp channel after visiting the bereaved family in Fatehpur, Gandhi raised a poignant question about the persistent dangers faced by Dalits in India.

"The brutal murder of Hariom Valmiki has shaken the conscience of the entire nation," Gandhi said. "In the eyes of his grieving family, one painful question remains-Is being a Dalit in this country still a deadly crime?"Hariom Valmiki...