Love sparked on Instagram ended in handcuffs for a Katihar man who crashed his girlfriend’s wedding in full groom attire. The Manihari resident had woven a web of romance with a local woman through chats, promises, and shared secrets, but rejection ignited a dangerous game of coercion.
Their online bond deepened with exchanges of private images, building trust that shattered when he demanded marriage. Her no, amid preparations for her arranged wedding, prompted threats to expose their intimacy online. Desperate to force her hand, he donned a sherwani and barged into the ceremony at Durga Temple, expecting a cinematic elopement.
The bride-to-be acted decisively, calling police who stormed the venue and detained the intruder. Charges of extortion, threats, and marital coercion now hang over him, with Manihari station launching a full probe.
Experts note a surge in cyber blackmail cases stemming from social platforms, where fleeting affections become weapons. This Bihar episode illustrates the perils: what starts as likes and hearts can lead straight to jail. Community leaders are calling for awareness campaigns on safe online dating, while police reassure that swift action will deter such antics.
As the man cools his heels behind bars, the story resonates as a cautionary tale against unchecked digital dalliances, reminding users that true love doesn’t thrive on threats.