During British rule in India they were placed under Criminal Tribes Act 1871, hence stigmatized for a long time, after Independence however they were denotified in 1952, though the stigma continues.
They were placed under Criminal Tribes Act 1871. This was during British rule in India. The stigma continues. They were hence stigmatized for a long time. This was during British rule in India. This was after Independence. They were denotified in 1952. The stigma continues.