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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Kohli's U-19 teammate Amanpreet Singh Gill dies at 36
New Delhi (PTI): Former India U-19 and Punjab medium pacer Amanpreet Singh Gill died at the age of 36 in Chandigarh on Wednesday, leaving the cricket fraternity in mourning.
The cause of death is not yet known.
Gill, who was Virat Kohli's U-19 teammate, featured in six first-class matches for Punjab, picking up 11 wickets.
He was also part of the Punjab franchise (Kings XI Punjab) in the inaugural Indian Premier League season, and later served as a member of Punjab's senior selection committee.
"Punjab Cricket Association deeply mourns the sad demise of Amanpreet Singh Gill, former Punjab cricketer and Member, Senior Selection Committee Punjab,” the Punjab Cricket Association announced on X.
"Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and loved ones. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family in this difficult time."
Two-time World Cup-winning India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh also paid tribute to Gill.
"Deeply saddened to hear about Amanpreet Singh Gill’s passing. Shared the dressing room in our early days, he was a quiet, hardworking cricketer who loved the game. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Om Shanti,” Singh posted on X.
Gill played five Youth ODIs and one Youth Test for India in 2007.
In the longer format, he claimed the wicket of former Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera.
However, he did not make the Virat Kohli-led India U-19 side that went on to win the 2008 World Cup.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Amanpreet Singh Shergill, who proudly represented Punjab and was a part of the Punjab Kings family. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire cricketing fraternity,” Punjab Kings posted on their official Instagram account.
