Rajasthan: Marriage procession of dalit policeman attacked
People belonging to Rajput community allegedly attacked the wedding procession
In Short
- A case has been registered and several people have been detained
- The policeman said that his procession was attacked as it entered the village
- The attackers used sharp weapons injuring many, he said
A Dalit policeman's wedding procession was allegedly attacked on Saturday in Dugar village in Rajasthan.
A police case in this regard was registered on Sunday.
The police has detained some people and are on a lookout for a few more in connection with the incident.
The groom, Sawai Ram informed that the attack took place when his wedding procession was about to enter Dugar village.
He claimed that people belonging to the Rajput community attacked his procession and humiliated him. When people interrupted them, the perpetrators hit back with sharp weapons leaving many injured.
Police inspector Ajit Singh, said, We recorded his statement on Sunday and have registered a case under relevant sections against more than 12 people. The matter is being investigated. Action will be taken against the culprits.