Three individuals associated with an online loan app have been arrested in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the death of Nithin Raj R L, a 22-year-old Dalit medical student from Uzhamalakkal village, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Nithin's death, linked to harassment over a loan for his mother's treatment, has sparked widespread protests and discussions on caste discrimination.

• 01Nithin Raj R L, a Dalit medical student, died allegedly due to harassment from a loan app.
• 02He had taken a loan of ₹13,500 for his mother's treatment, which escalated into threats.
• 03The app charged exorbitant interest, leading to a repayment amount of ₹19,000 within a month.
• 04Three individuals were arrested for making repeated threats to Nithin and his teacher.
• 05The incident has ignited discussions on caste and financial exploitation in Kerala.

This incident raises awareness about the exploitation of vulnerable individuals through predatory lending practices, particularly among marginalized communities.