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Karamchedu massacre refers to an incident that occurred in Karamchedu, Bapatla district of Andhra Pradesh on 17 July 1985, where brutality by Kamma landlords against Madigas ( Dalits) resulted in the killing of six Madigas and grievous injuries to many others. Three Madiga women were raped.
Jul 18, 2020 · Madigapalle, a Dalit colony in Karamchedu in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district was attacked by a large group of Kammas (a dominant caste) who were armed with deadly weapons, killing six Madiga...
Dec 19, 2008 · HYDERABAD/ONGOLE: After 23 long years, the Supreme Court has delivered its final verdict in the sensational Karamchedu massacre case by awarding life sentence to the main accused and three years of imprisonment to 30 others.
Jun 27, 2024 · Another extremely grave instance took place in Karamchedu village (Prakasam district) on 22 July 1985, resulting in the deaths of six Dalits, while the third, with eight fatalities, was in Tsundur village (Guntur district) on 6 August 1991.
- Dag-Erik Berg
- 2020
Sep 14, 2021 · On July 17, 1985, a large group of Kammas (a dominant caste) armed with deadly weapons attacked an unarmed Dalit colony in Karamchedu in Andhra Pradesh. The attackers killed six Madiga (Dalit sub-caste) men and raped at least three women.
Jul 21, 2011 · Ten years before the Karamchedu carnage, Upperas, Backward Caste people, rebelled against the brutality of Kammas. The latter frequently raided Upperapalem and attacked Upperas. Venkateswarlu, a Chundunayak leader, tried to organise peasants for a wage hike. Kammas barbarically assaulted him. Venkateswarlu ran away and hid himself in Madigapalle.
Oct 9, 2014 · The article focuses on the Karamchedu massacre and how this event was decisive for the emergence of an independent Dalit movement, fully engaged in a struggle against untouchability, violence and caste-based discrimination.
