Dancer beaten with a stick at Haryana wedding

Footage of the incident shows several men ganging up on her

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | 14:50

Karishma H. Nandkeolyar, Assistant Online Editor

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Police is investigating the violence at the wedding

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Oftentimes, weddings come with a side of performance. And so it was at one celebration in Haryana’s Nuh district, where a dancer stole the spotlight and a number of guests started jiving along with her.

She was however left reeling after being assaulted on stage. The incident was caught on camera and is being analysed by the police.

On Nov 16, the performer, Payal, was dancing when a relative of the groom approached her. With currency notes in his hand, he got too close for comfort. This is when the dancer slapped his hand away, reports Times of India. The rebuttal was quick and brutal.

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Several men climbed up on stage and surrounded the dancers, pushing Payal to the floor and hitting her repeatedly, including with a stick. When her peers tried to help her, they were thrashed as well.

Police say the case is under investigation and the attackers are being identified.

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Karishma H. NandkeolyarAssistant Online Editor

Karishma Nandkeolyar is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist with a lifelong love for storytelling — she wrote her first “book” at age six and has been chasing the next sentence ever since. Known for her sharp wit, thoughtful takes, and ability to find the humor in just about anything, she covers everything from celebrity culture and internet trends to everyday lifestyle moments that make you go, “Same.” Her work blends insight with a conversational tone that feels like catching up with your cleverest friend — if your friend also had a deadline and a latte in hand. Off-duty, Karishma is a proud dog mom who fully believes her pup has a personality worth documenting, and yes, she does narrate those inner monologues out loud. Whether she’s writing features, curating content, or crafting the perfect headline, Karishma brings curiosity, creativity, and just the right amount of sarcasm to the mix.

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