AGRA, Feb. 26 -- Minister for social welfare (independent charge) Asim Arun has vowed strict action after a Dalit family's wedding plans were disrupted by a caste-based attack in Karnawal village of Mathura district on Friday night. The incident, triggered by a minor traffic dispute, led to violence against the brides-to-be and their relatives, forcing the grooms' families to cancel the marriages and return. With 15 arrests already made, Arun assured the victims of full government support.

Asim Arun, who visited the victims' family on Wednesday, pledged legal action against the perpetrators. "The goons of Samajwadi Party thought that they could attack members of our family and could insult them and yet go free. The chief minister has tak...