Dalit wedding procession attacked over DJ music in Meerut, 2 held
Meerut: Days after two Dalit women's weddings were called off in Mathura following pressure from upper-caste men, a Dalit groom's procession was attacked in Meerut's Kalindi village for playing DJ music. The groom's brother was beaten brutally, casteist slurs were hurled, and several guests were injured on Saturday, the family alleged.
SP (rural) Rakesh Kumar Mishra said, "Four identified individuals arrived in an SUV and had an argument with the baraat before launching an attack.
Wed, 5 Mar 2025
Tarun and Nishant (only first names available), both in their late 20s, have been arrested, and an FIR has been registered against the four accused under BNS sections 115-2 (punishment for voluntarily causing hurt to someone), 109 (attempt to murder) 118-1 (intentionally causing hurt using dangerous weapons or harmful means) and relevant sections of the SC/ST Act"
Radha (only first name available), a guest, said, "The upper-caste men, who were intoxicated, claimed Dalits were not allowed wedding processions here. They attacked guests with sticks and iron rods, hurling casteist slurs. Groom Sanjeev Kumar's brother was struck with a spade and seriously injured.
On March 1, 2025, a Dalit wedding procession in Kalindi village, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, was attacked by members of the Thakur community over the playing of DJ music. The assailants allegedly hurled casteist slurs, assaulted guests—including women—and looted valuables. The groom's brother sustained severe head injuries, and four individuals were injured in total.
The attackers claimed that only Thakur households were permitted to play DJ music in the village, leading to the confrontation. Two suspects have been arrested, and an FIR has been filed against four identified individuals under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the SC/ST Act.
This incident follows a similar attack on February 21 in Bulandshahr district, where a Dalit groom's procession was assaulted by upper-caste members over DJ music, resulting in injuries and arrests.
Such recurring attacks highlight ongoing caste-based discrimination and violence in the region, prompting calls for justice and stricter enforcement of laws protecting marginalized communities.
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