In Agra's Garhi Rammi village, a Dalit wedding procession was allegedly attacked by upper-caste individuals due to loud music. The groom was assaulted, robbed, and guests were injured, prompting a police investigation and the detention of two suspects. This incident follows a similar attack in March, highlighting ongoing caste-based tensions in the area.
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