Hindu Dalit groom's wedding procession halted as Muslim men block the road, do not let the procession pass
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India 
5 March, 2025
Case Summary
In Todarpur village, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, a Hindu Dalit groom named Sandeep Kumar faced obstruction from a Muslim group during his wedding procession. The group blocked the path and opposed the Dalit groom’s baraat (wedding procession), preventing it from proceeding. Sandeep Kumar was set to marry a woman named Bharti, and around 3 PM, preparations for the procession were in full swing, with attendees joyfully dancing. However, as the procession was about to move forward, a Muslim crowd closed off the road. When members of the Dalit community requested them to clear the way, they were met with threats and intimidation, effectively stopping the procession. Upon learning about the incident, Bajrang Dal members arrived at the location in support of the Dalit Hindu groom. To prevent any communal tension, police forces from multiple stations were deployed. Senior officials intervened, convincing the Muslim group to stand down, ensuring that the wedding procession could proceed safely. Bajrang Dal official Harish Kaushik stated that the Muslim community had opposed the wedding procession of a Dalit Hindu groom in Todarpur village. However, with the intervention of Bajrang Dal workers and the presence of police, the procession was carried out as planned. SP City Vyom Bindal confirmed that authorities had received reports of an attempt to stop the procession. In response, police from several stations were dispatched to maintain security. Eventually, both sides were pacified, and the groom was able to take out his wedding procession without further disruption.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
Such incidents reflect a pattern where Hindus are deliberately obstructed from practising their traditions in regions where they are a minority, often facing coercion and intimidation from radical elements. While the act of blocking a Dalit Hindu groom’s wedding procession and threatening his community raises concerns about targeted hostility, the exact intent—whether it was driven by religious animosity, social hierarchy, or local tensions—remains unclear in this case. For this reason, this case has been added to the 'Undecided' database. By keeping the classification as "Undecided," the case remains open for further scrutiny, allowing space for additional evidence that may clarify the nature of the hostility. If later findings reveal a pattern of targeted opposition to Hindu customs in the area, the classification could be re-evaluated accordingly.
Case Status
Complaint not filed
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Muslim Extremists
Perpetrators Range
Unknown
Perpetrators Gender
unknown
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