Four arrested for stoning Dalit marriage procession

Six people were injured in the incident that occurred at Shahpura, 60 km from Jaipur.

Four persons were arrested on Saturdayb for allegedly throwing stones at the marriage procession of a Dalit man, police said.

HT Image

Six people were injured in the incident that occurred at Shahpura, 60 km from Jaipur.

A camel that was part of the procession ran amok and some passers-by threw stones at the bridegroom and others, a police official said.

Police reached the spot and brought the situation under control before escorting the procession to the venue of the wedding, they said.