Feb 26 • 15:56 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

Police Arrests Accused of Shooting Bride at Wedding

The accused of shooting a bride during a wedding ceremony in Bihar has been arrested by the police.

In a shocking incident in Buxar district of Bihar, police have arrested the man responsible for shooting a bride during a wedding ceremony. The assailant, identified as Dinbandhu, reportedly had an unrequited love for the young woman. The incident occurred on the night of the 24th during the 'Jaimala' ritual, when he opened fire, causing panic among the wedding guests. The bullet hit the bride in the abdomen, leaving her severely injured and requiring treatment at a hospital in Varanasi. According to family members, her condition remains critical.

SP Shubham Arya confirmed that the shooter had acquired the weapon from neighboring state Uttar Pradesh and had premeditated the attack, having chosen the date and time of the Jaimala in advance. This incident has raised concerns over safety at public events and the implications of unchecked personal obsessions. Authorities are now probing deeper into the case, seeking to understand the circumstances that led to this violent outburst during a festive occasion, and the community is left grappling with the aftermath of such a tragic event.

As investigations continue, the local authorities are also emphasizing the need for measures to ensure the safety and security of individuals at public gatherings, amid rising concerns about similar incidents. The shooting not only affects those directly involved but also casts a long shadow over the community's perception of safety at celebrations, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and preventive actions in the face of domestic violence and obsessive behavior.

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