Dalit groom pulled off horse, wedding attacked by upper-caste men in Bulandshahr
Bulandshahr: A Dalit man’s wedding procession was violently attacked by a group of around 40 upper-caste men in Bulandshahr on Thursday night, according to police reports. The groom was allegedly pulled off his horse, and guests were assaulted for playing DJ music while passing through an upper-caste locality.
The groom’s family reported that six guests, including women, sustained head injuries in the attack. Witnesses claim the attackers used sticks, iron rods, and sharp weapons while hurling casteist slurs. “They told us never to return to their neighborhood,” said Surendra Singh, a guest from Dhamravali village.
An FIR has been registered against 30 identified individuals and several unknown assailants under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including rioting, causing hurt, and obstructing free movement. Additional charges have been filed under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
“It started over playing loud music during the procession. Five people have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing,” said Additional Superintendent of Police Rijul Kumar.
This incident echoes a similar attack in December 2024, when a Dalit constable’s wedding in Jahangirabad, Bulandshahr, was targeted by upper-caste men for playing DJ music. In that case, the attackers also vandalized vehicles and forced the groom off his horse.
Affected families have expressed fear for their safety and are calling for strict legal action against the accused.
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RSS has global network of over 2,500 groups for money laundering: Priyank Kharge
Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has alleged involvement of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in a money transfer network at global level.
Posting his allegation on his personal ‘X’ account on Saturday morning, Kharge said that he was referring to an issue that had not been dealt with decisively by Indian media houses.
“Here is a crucial story that the Indian media will never touch,” the minister has said, and clarified, “This so-called “body of individuals” has built a global network of over 2,500 affiliated organisations. Through these fronts, the RSS collects “guru dakshina” to fuel its divisive agenda. (sic)”
Kharge has further alleged, “The world’s largest NGO is running amok, laundering money and evading accountability.”
The minister added, “Here is a map of their organisational architecture of their “Vichar Parivaar.” https://rssproject.caravanmagazine.in / @thecaravanindia”
