Hyderabad, Feb. 17 -- A Dalit groom's community baarat (wedding procession) was conducted under heavy security in Rajasthan's Govinddaspur village of Jhunjhunu district following a series of threats from local upper-caste communities.

The authorities arranged security for the Dalit groom Rakesh's baarat, deploying over 60 personnel from the Quick Reaction Team and local police forces to ensure a safe wedding environment, highlighting critical challenges the Dalit community faces in asserting their basic rights.

The Bhim Army district president Vikas Aalha and state secretary Ravi Marodiya were also present during the wedding procession to support the family.

It is a tradition in the village that only upper-caste grooms are allowed to r...