Overview
- The episode occurred on November 16 in Pachgaon, Nuh, during a performance by dancer Divya Chaudhary and colleague Vaishali.
- Witnesses said a man identified as the groom’s uncle made obscene gestures, Divya slapped him, he struck her back, and several men then stormed the stage and beat her, including with a stick.
- Two other performers and a man who tried to shield the dancer were also attacked before troupe members and women in the gathering pulled the artists to safety.
- A mobile phone video of the incident has circulated widely, though Hindustan Times reported it could not independently verify the clip’s authenticity.
- Fellow performers, including Billi, Payal Chaudhary, and Renu Jangra, condemned the harassment and urged the public not to shame artists, with Payal alleging inappropriate touching during money-showering.