Rajasthan: Dalit marriage procession attacked

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ANI General News
Last Updated : Feb 12 2019 | 7:30 AM IST

A Dalit police personnel's wedding procession was allegedly attacked on Saturday in Dugar village here.

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.

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First Published: Feb 12 2019 | 6:48 AM IST

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