One of the attackers shot former sarpanch Devilal Meena, who died in hospital.
Bhopal:
A man was shot dead at a wedding in Madhya Pradesh yesterday, allegedly by right-wingers. Police said three men were arrested in the case. A protest was held in the city last night. Police have yet to confirm whether the men belong to any right-wing groups.
Around 2pm yesterday, chanting “Jai Sri Ram”, the men stormed into the Mandsaur wedding ceremony, organized by the self-proclaimed deity Rampal.
Amit Verma, a senior officer with the local police, said armed men had gathered forces on allegations that such weddings were held “illegally”.
Mobile phone videos of the attack going viral online show a complete pandemic as panicked guests run around trying to escape the men, who were carrying stakes and bamboo. heavy.
Amidst the chaos, former sarpanch Devilal Meena was shot. He was taken to hospital in Rajasthan’s Kota, where he later died.
Mobile phone videos show the attacker, wearing a red pullover and sun visors, pointing a gun. It is not yet known if he will be arrested.
The attackers were eventually kicked out of the house by some guests.
A murder case has been prosecuted against 11 men who have been identified and the others have not. Three of the men were arrested.
Mr. Meena, a two-time sarpanch and resident of the Shamgarh area, is supported by the state’s ruling BJP. He is the main organizer of the wedding ceremony.
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