Rampal’s followers say he follows a different wedding ceremony, popularly known as Ramaini, attackers alleged which is against Hindu religion.

Bhopal: A man was shot dead yesterday night at a wedding ceremony at Madya Pradesh. Three men have been arrested concerning this case, police said. A protest was held in the city last evening. The police are yet to confirm if the men belong to any right-wing group. While the accused was shooting, they were heard chanting ‘Jai Shree Ram.’

The wedding ceremony was organized by the followers of jailed ‘godman’ Rampal. Rampal, who is from Haryana, is serving life sentence in connection with the murder of six persons — five women and an infant.

Amit Verma, a senior police officer of local police, said that these armed men had gatecrashed the wedding saying that such weddings are being organized illegally.

Rampal’s followers say he follows a different wedding ceremony, popularly known as Ramaini, which takes only 17 minutes. The attackers have alleged that the such a marriage is against the Hindu religion.

Cellphone videos of the attack that are being circulated online showed complete pandemonium as panic stricken guests ran around trying to get away from the men, who were carrying hefty poles and bamboos.

In the middle of the chaos, former sarpanch Devilal Meena was shot. He was taken to a hospital in Rajasthan’s Kota, where he died later.Ads by

Cellphone videos showed the attacker, dressed in red pullover and wearing sunshades, pointing a gun. It is not yet known if he has been arrested.

The attackers were finally chased out by some of the guests.

A murder case has been lodged against 11 men who were identified and others who are not. Three of the men have been arrested.

Mr Meena, a two-time sarpanch and a resident of Shamgarh area, was supported by the state’s ruling BJP. He was the main organiser of the wedding.