A shocking incident of violent hostility erupted in Himachal Pradesh's Una district, where a 25-year-old groom was brutally assaulted with a brick by his wife's uncle just one day after their inter-caste love marriage. The attack occurred when the newlywed young man visited his in-laws' residence to see his bride. Severely bleeding from head wounds, the victim was rushed to a local healthcare facility for treatment. Law enforcement officers took swift action, apprehending the prime suspect and initiating a detailed investigation into the assault.
Violent Confrontation Erupts at In-Laws' Residence
The distressing confrontation unfolded on the evening of October 14. The victim, a native of Bahdala village within Una district, is employed abroad and had arrived home roughly three months earlier on leave from his overseas job. He had been temporarily residing with his maternal grandmother in Nagnoli village. On October 13, he tied the knot with a young woman from Panjawar village in an inter-caste love marriage, which the groom stated had taken place with family consent. On October 14, he went over to his newlywed wife's parental home in Panjawar.
Dispute Over Inter-Caste Union Escalates Into Bloody Assault
According to the official complaint lodged with law enforcement authorities, the assault occurred around 5:30 pm while the groom was seated indoors chatting with his wife and sister-in-law. Without warning, the bride's uncle, identified as Jagir Singh, arrived alongside two associates and aggressively challenged the groom about marrying outside their caste community. As the argument intensified, Jagir Singh reportedly grabbed a brick off the ground and struck the groom directly on the head, inflicting deep lacerations. Two accomplices, identified as Daljit Singh and Jashan, allegedly joined in by physically beating the young man.
Timely Intervention, Medical Aid, and Legal Measures Taken
The injured groom's wife and sister-in-law intervened promptly, physically pulling the assailants away and rescuing him as blood poured heavily from his fractured scalp. Authorities were immediately alerted, and the victim was transported to Bhadsali Hospital for urgent medical care. A formal complaint naming all three individuals was registered at the Pandoga police post. Officers recorded the victim's official statement under Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Confirming the legal proceedings, Una Superintendent of Police Sachin Hiramath stated that a case has been officially registered and the prime accused uncle has been taken into custody as inquiries continue.
