Archive · 23 May 2025
Dalit Groom Attacked in Mathura Over DJ Music
In Mathura, India, a Dalit groom's wedding procession was attacked by a group of upper-caste men.
The attackers were reportedly angered by the DJ music and the groom's 'rath'.
They used casteist slurs and assaulted the groom and wedding guests, even threatening their lives.
The police intervened to allow the procession to continue under protection, but the attackers returned the next morning, assaulting the groom's family and damaging property.
Police have registered a case and are investigating, with similar attacks reported in the district previously.
A Dalit groom's wedding procession was attacked in Mathura, India.
Attackers were reportedly angered by the DJ music and 'rath' in the procession.
The groom and guests were assaulted, and death threats were issued.
Police provided protection, but the groom's family was attacked again the next day.
A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway under the SC/ST Act.
- Who
- Upper-caste men against a Dalit groom, his family, and wedding guests.
- What
- Assault on the groom and wedding guests, threats, and property damage.
- When
- The attacks occurred during the wedding procession and the following morning.
- Where
- Bhureka village of Mathura district, India.
- Why
- Allegedly due to the DJ music and 'rath', and fueled by caste-based discrimination.
Dalit Community
Accused
Celebration Rights
Dalit Community
Dalit community is entitled to celebrate their weddings without facing any discrimination
Accused
Upper caste community's opposition to the wedding procession's DJ music and 'rath'.
- Location
- Mathura, India
- Target
- Dalit groom
- Perpetrators
- Upper-caste men
- Crimes
- Assault, threats, property damage
- Legal Status
- Investigation underway, SC/ST Act invoked