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Dalit Wedding Procession Attacked in Agra Over Loud DJ Music, 2 Arrested

Police have registered an FIR under the SC/ST Act, naming nine accused and investigating conflicting accounts of the violence.

The ACP said the root of the dispute was the level of sound at which the music was being played when the baraat reached the village for the marriage function. (Pic for representation)
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Overview

  • A Dalit wedding procession in Agra's Garhi Rami village was allegedly attacked by upper-caste villagers over loud DJ music on April 16, leaving multiple people injured.
  • The bride’s mother filed a complaint, leading to an FIR naming nine accused and 20 unidentified individuals under the SC/ST Act and other legal sections.
  • Police arrested two suspects and are investigating claims, including allegations that the groom was pulled off his horse, which the initial probe disputes.
  • Political leaders, including BSP chief Mayawati, condemned the violence, calling it a troubling example of caste-based oppression in Uttar Pradesh.
  • The incident highlights ongoing tensions over caste and public celebration norms, with activists demanding strict accountability for those responsible.