New Delhi: A wedding ceremony in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, turned violent after a guest, identified as Shankerlal, a teacher, stabbed the groom on stage. The shocking incident, captured on video and now viral on social media, has left the community reeling.Under the guise of a gift: A brutal attackThe attack unfolded during the blessing ceremony. The groom, Bhanwarlal Sen, was celebrating his marriage to Krishna when Shankerlal approached the stage, ostensibly to present a gift. However, in a horrifying turn of events, Shankerlal pulled out a knife and stabbed the groom multiple times in the head.Fortunately, the injuries sustained by the groom were minor. However, the attack sent shockwaves through the wedding guests, creating a scene of panic. Following the assault, Shankerlal fled the scene, with reports suggesting his associates engaged in stone-pelting and firing to impede attempts to apprehend him.Wanna be Kabir Singh kinda Kalesh b/w Ex-Boyfriend and Groom on Wedding Stage (The ex bf and Bride were Teacher in same school) Bhilwara RJpic.twitter.com/OkOiMbs5Yl— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) May 19, 2024A past connectionThe brides brother, Vishal Sen, registered a complaint with the police, revealing that Krishna and Shankerlal were previously colleagues at a government high school. While the exact nature of their past relationship remains unclear, it is believed that a personal dispute between the two may have fueled Shankerlals violent actions.Arrest madeThe Rashmi police station, under SHO Shyam Raj, swiftly apprehended the accused. Shankerlal has been remanded to judicial custody, and a thorough investigation is underway to determine the exact motive behind the attack.This incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of violence and the importance of maintaining security at such gatherings. As investigations continue, the community grapples with the trauma of this shocking act of aggression on a day meant for celebration.
