Man, 50, objects to taking pictures of girls at wedding, stabbed to death

All four accused have been arrested.

Published on: Mar 11, 2021, 15:12:28 IST

By Ritesh Mishra, Hindustan Times, Raipur

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A 50-year-old man was dragged from the ‘mandap’ and stabbed to death after he tried to stop four men from taking pictures of girls who were dancing at his niece’s wedding late on Wednesday night in Gariyaband district, said police. All four accused have been arrested.

The deceased’s daughter was also going to be married on Friday, said a family member. (HT Photo)

The incident took place in Jadapadar village under Mainpur police station area. Uddal Singh Rathore was immediately rushed to a local hospital where the doctors declared him brought dead.

“The girls were dancing near the ‘mandap’ during the marriage ceremony. Four men came and started taking pictures and videos of the girls. Uddal raised his objections over the act. The men then took him out and stabbed him to death,” said Bhupendra Singh Rajput, a family member of the deceased.

The deceased’s daughter was also going to be married on Friday, said a family member.

The accused were identified as Mikshit Sinha (19), Suraj Sinha (18), Chunesh Kumar Sinha (19) and Tokeshwar alias Chhotu Nagesh (18) - all residents of the nearby Jidar village.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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