Dalit wedding procession attacked over DJ music in Mathura village, five booked under SC/ST act
Mathura : A wedding celebration in a Dalit family turned violent late Tuesday night in Bhureka village, under Naujheel police station limits, after members of the Jat community allegedly disrupted the procession objecting to music being played on a DJ system.
According to the police, an FIR was registered late Wednesday against three individuals identified as Krishna, Manish Kumar, Ankur and round 20 to 25 unidentified persons. The case was filed under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including rioting, unlawful assembly, voluntarily causing hurt, criminal force with intent to disrobe a woman, criminal intimidation of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
The incident occurred when the wedding procession (baarat) was about to proceed through the village. In his complaint, Pooran Singh, the bride’s uncle, alleged that the group arrived armed and objected to the use of a DJ and the decorated wedding vehicle (baggi). They reportedly forced the groom to dismount and threatened to shoot him if their instructions were ignored.
Police were called via the emergency helpline and provided protection, allowing the procession to continue to the marriage venue. However, Pooran Singh further alleged that the accused returned around 8 a.m. the next morning, entered the house, threatened family members, used caste-based slurs, and targeted women. A motorcycle belonging to the family was also reportedly vandalized before the group left after threatening the family again.
Circle Officer Gunjan Singh confirmed the registration of the FIR at Naujheel police station and stated that although the incident did involve physical assault, there was no evidence that the procession was forcibly stopped or prevented from completing traditional rituals.
Police said an investigation is underway and necessary legal action will be taken based on the evidence collected.
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Barber held for beating man to death over 'bidi' in east Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): A 32-year-old barber was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly beating a man to death following an altercation over a 'bidi' in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar area, police said.
A call regarding the incident that occurred near the bus stand road in Shashi Garden was received at 1.24 am, they said.
The victim was identified as Deepak (28), while the accused was Manoj, he added.
According to the police, during an argument, the accused picked up a wooden stick lying nearby and struck the victim repeatedly on the head. Multiple injuries and bruise marks were also found on the victim's forehead.
"Deepak was taken to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, but doctors declared him brought dead," an officer said.
An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway, the officer added.
