IAF personnel, father beaten after objecting to drinking at wedding procession in UP’s Bulandshahr

An Indian Air Force personnel and his father were allegedly assaulted by members of a wedding procession after they objected to people drinking and creating a disturbance on the road in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr. Police have registered a case against seven named accused and some unidentified persons, and one individual has been taken into custody.

The incident took place in Amargarh village under the Jahangirabad police station area. According to the complaint, Pratham Singh, who is posted with the Indian Air Force, was returning from a family engagement ceremony with his father, Jitendra Singh, a primary school principal, when they encountered a wedding procession blocking the road.

The procession, which reportedly included a traditional ‘ghudchadhi’ ceremony, was moving along the Jahangirabad road with loud music. The victims alleged that several participants were holding liquor bottles and dancing in the middle of the road, causing a traffic jam. When Jitendra Singh honked to seek passage, an argument broke out.

The situation escalated after the father and son objected to alleged abuse directed at them. The accused allegedly attacked both of them with sticks and iron rods, leaving them seriously injured. They were first taken to a nearby hospital and later referred to the district hospital for further treatment. During the assault, the victims also claimed that a wristwatch and a gold chain went missing.

Police said both sides have submitted complaints and further legal action will be taken following investigation. A video of the incident has surfaced on social media and is reportedly going viral.