In an arresting twist of fate on a wedding day in Varanasi, UP, a groom is taken into custody. The police clamp down on him just before he could ascend his ceremonial horse. As the bride's side learns of the misconduct charges, their world crumbles, leading to a staunch refusal of the marriage. The story has since sparked widespread local debates.
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On the eve of his wedding, adorned with the traditional headgear and ready to mount the horse, the police arrived and ushered the groom to the station. This incident occurred in Rustampur, Varanasi, where local resident Govind Patel was arrested by the Sarnath police on assault charges. Govind is alleged to have deceived a young woman from the Sarnath area, assaulting her over four years under the pretense of marriage.
Source: aajtak
According to reports, Govind from Rustampur was set to wed a young woman from Kajisarai, Varanasi on April 21st. However, upon learning of the impending nuptials, another local young woman filed a case against Govind at the local station. She accused him of deceiving and assaulting her for the past four years.
The Groom Sent to Jail
Next, the police force, led by Sub-Inspector Nagendra Chauhan from the Sarnath station, arrived at Govind Patel's home. As he was about to lead his wedding procession amidst the fanfare, the police apprehended him. Following his arrest, all parties involved headed to the station in an attempt to settle the matter through discussion. Despite these efforts, the victim stood her ground, resulting in Govind being sent to jail.
Source: aajtak
Since the groom was arrested for assault before the procession could commence, the bride's family, who waited until 11 PM, went to the groom's house, only to be hit with the harsh reality. Subsequently, they firmly rejected the marriage.
Wedding Cancelled
The would-be bride's father expressed that they waited from evening until late at night for the procession but to no avail. It was only after reaching the Sarnath station that they discovered the truth. The family had made all the arrangements for the wedding and raised concerns about incurred expenses, sparking discussion there. The family has three children – two daughters and a son. The oldest daughter, who was about to get married, is currently a BA third-year student.