A fairy-tale double wedding in Uttar Pradesh’s Govardhan turned into a nightmare when the elder groom bolted from the mandap, leaving his bride and family in tears. The baraat, comprising two brothers from Rajasthan’s Kaman, had arrived amid pomp and gaiety to wed two local sisters. Revelry filled the air with music, dances, and exchanged vows up to the jaimala ceremony.
But the script flipped dramatically during the phera ritual. Excusing himself for a quick bathroom break, the groom melted into the night, abandoning the proceedings. Panic ensued as guests scoured the venue, only to confirm his escape. The younger couple completed their rites, but the elder bride’s world crumbled.
Her father, having spent a fortune on the event, turned to the law without hesitation. Govardhan authorities registered an FIR and deployed teams to track the runaway. Questions swirl: Did the man have ulterior motives, like evading debts or another commitment? Or was it sheer panic at the altar?
This scandalous episode has ignited debates on matrimonial due diligence in rural India. Families often rely on references and word-of-mouth, but this betrayal underscores the perils. As the bride steels herself for an uncertain future, police vow to apprehend the culprit, ensuring the scales of justice tip in favor of the wronged.