A wedding ceremony in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, took a horrifying turn when the bride’s ex-lover allegedly attacked the groom with a knife. The incident, which occurred on May 12, highlights the disturbing issue of violence at weddings.
Bride’s Ex-Lover Pretenses Gift-Giving, Turns Violent
- The attacker, identified as Shankar Lal Bharti, reportedly knew the bride from their time working together as teachers two years ago.
- Bharti approached the couple onstage under the guise of presenting a wedding gift.
- During a photo opportunity, Bharti lunged at the groom and attacked him with a knife.
Groom Sustains Injuries, Pagadi Offers Protection
- Fortunately, the groom’s traditional headwear, the pagadi, absorbed some of the blows, preventing serious injuries.
- The groom did sustain injuries in the assault.
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Bride’s Brother Files Police Complaint
- The bride’s brother reported the incident to the police, stating that Bharti’s motive stemmed from a past conflict with the bride.
- The report also suggests a possible souring of relations between Bharti and the groom.
Attacker Flees, Police Initiate Investigation
- Bharti fled the scene after the attack.
- The bride’s family and villagers pursued him, but he managed to escape.
- Police are investigating the incident and have identified two other individuals who may have assisted Bharti.
- Reports indicate that Bharti and his accomplices fired shots while trying to escape.
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