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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Dalit youngster in Raichur denied entry into temple: Video viral
Police, priest, Dalit leaders ‘unaware of matter’
Raichur: The priest of the Ambabhavani Temple in Athkur village has been accused of stopping Dalit youngsters from entering the temple for a ritual related the Navaratri festival, although related parties, including the priest and Dalit leaders of the village, have denied knowledge about the incident.
A video of the youngsters, belonging to the Madiga community, who wanted to wear the ritual garlands for the festive period, being denied entry into the temple and the priest handing them the garlands keeping them outside the threshold has gone viral on social media platforms.
Yapaladinni Police officers, however, have said no police complaint about the matter has been filed so far. In addition, Dalit leaders in Athkur have said no such incident has occurred in the village, but the police officers are conducting an inquiry since youngsters have alleged that they were denied entry into the temple.
The temple priest has also refuted the charges against him, clarifying that action will be taken if a complaint is filed.
