Bhopal, April 23 -- A 23-year-old physically handicapped Dalit groom was dragged off a horse and assaulted during his baraat in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh on Tuesday, April 21, raising concerns about the shocking realities of caste discrimination.

The incident occurred during the Rachwai, a pre-wedding ritual of Golu Ahirwar. While he was seated on a horse as the groom, and passing through the village with his family and relatives, local vigilantes intercepted and objected to the procession.

A video of the incident, recorded by the family of the groom, has since gained traction on social media, showing the casteist attack conducted in broad daylight.

Groom brutally assaulted despite being handicapped

The individuals, identified as Guddu S...