WATCH VIDEO: DALIT BOY TIED WITH ROPE AND BEATEN UP FOR ENTERING TEMPLE

A Dalit boy was thrashed by a group of men after he reportedly tried to enter a local temple, reports Times Now. Initial investigation has revealed that the incident took place in Dhaneriya village of Pali district on June 1.

Reports suggest that the victim's uncle filed a complaint with the police two days later but no action has been initiated against the culprits as of yet. However, a video of the brutal assault is being widely circulated on social media.

In the video which was shot by a bystander, the men can be seen thrashing the boy who has been tied with a rope in a bid to stop him from escaping.

Speaking to The Quint, Anand Sharma, SP Pali said that the boy was taken into custody after the priest registered a case against him and the girl (who is also minor) gave a statement that the boy tried to force himself on her.

Police said that "Case registered under POCSO Act against him. After probe, he has been sent to juvenile protection home. A viral video has come to light where locals are seen beating him, they've been taken on remand," reports ANI. The men accused of beating the minor boy, who is currently in a juvenile centre, have been booked under SC/ST atrocities act.