Bareilly, February 24: In a shocking incident, a groom who was under the influence of alcohol put the wedding garland around his friend's neck instead of putting it in the bride's neck. The bizarre incident came to light from a wedding function in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly. The bride got furious after seeing the groom drunk, she refused to marry him and cancelled the wedding. She also sent the wedding procession back after the incident occurred.
Details About The Incident
The incident reportedly occurred in Kyoldiya which falls under the Kyoldiya Police Station area. A video of the police confronting the groom and his father has surfaced on the internet and the video is going viral on social media. It can be seen in the video that the cop is asking them about the details of the incident. He also asked them if they had food or not. The wedding procession reportedly travelled from Barkheda of Pilibhit to Bareilly.
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Wedding Cancelled
The incident occurred on Saturday (February 22) night, where the wedding procession arrived. The bride and groom took to the stage for the Varmala (garland exchange) ceremony. The bride placed the garland around the groom's neck. However, in a drunken state, the groom mistakenly put the garland around his friend’s neck. Furious at the embarrassing situation, the bride refused to go ahead with the wedding and sent the procession back.
Bride Firm On Her Decision
The bride's family members tried to convince her for the marriage, however, she was firm on her decision and refused to marry the groom. On the basis of the complaint of the bride's father, a case was registered against the groom and his family members. There are reports that a case of dowry harrassment and public humiliation has been filed against the groom and his family members.
Police Action
The police took action and fined the groom and family members. Total of five people were challaned, including the groom, his father and three other family members. A case has also been registered in connection with the matter and the police have taken preventive action. They have also initiated an inquiry into the matter.
संदर्भित प्रकरण में थाना क्योलड़िया, बरेली पर प्राप्त तहरीर के आधार पर सुसंगत धाराओं में अभियोग पंजीकृत कर शांति एवं कानून व्यवस्था के दृष्टिगत आरोपी के विरुद्ध निरोधात्मक कार्यवाही की गयी है।
— Bareilly Police (@bareillypolice) February 24, 2025
Police Statement
The police said, "In the referenced case, on the basis of the complaint received at the police station Kyoldia, Bareilly, a case has been registered under relevant sections and preventive action has been taken against the accused in view of peace and law and order."