UP News: In a dramatic turn of events in Khalilabad, Sant Kabir Nagar, a wedding celebration took an unexpected twist when the grooms first wife made an unannounced appearance at the venue on Monday. Upon learning that the groom was already married, the brides family erupted in anger. The moment we discovered the truth about the grooms marital status, chaos ensued, a witness recounted.Tensions Escalate into Violence: From Heated Words to Physical ConfrontationTensions escalated quickly, leading to a heated altercation between the grooms relatives and the wedding guests. There was shouting, and soon fists were flying. It was absolute mayhem, described one attendee. The situation worsened when the grooms driver sustained injuries after being struck during the fracas. As the violence intensified, local police intervened, taking the groom into custody for his safety.The First Wife Speaks Out: A Tale of Betrayal and HarassmentThe first wife, who resides in the Dhanghata area, claimed that she had married the groom on February 27, 2019, and they share a five-year-old son. She alleged that her husband had subjected her to constant harassment, leading to their strained relationship. I filed a case against him which is still pending in court, she stated. Despite not being divorced, he had secretly arranged a second marriage.Upon learning about the wedding plans, she arrived with her family to inform the guests of the hidden truth. I had to stop this marriage from happening, she asserted. The brides family promptly alerted emergency services, leading to further confrontations as tensions flared between both sides.Police Arrive Amidst Chaos: Authorities Step In to Restore OrderAs police arrived at the scene, they found themselves amidst an escalating dispute over the grooms deceitful actions. The groom came here under false pretenses, and we were not informed of his existing marriage and child, expressed an angry uncle of the bride. Fortunately, before any formal wedding rituals could commence, the first wife successfully halted the proceedings.While preparations for the wedding were already underway—food had been prepared and guests had arrived—the brides family felt betrayed by what they perceived as an elaborate deception by the groom and his relatives. They wanted to trick us into going through with this wedding, one family member claimed.Police Statement and Possible Legal Action: Navigating Complex Family DynamicsAccording to police officer Satish Singh from Khalilabad, while the first wife hails from Dhanghata, the groom is from Mahuli and was set to marry a woman from Khalilabad. The first wifes timely intervention prevented what could have been a disastrous union. Following discussions among both parties at the police station, it was reported that no formal action would be taken unless a complaint was filed.A Parallel Incident in Agra: Another Grooms Deception ExposedIn a similar incident in Agra, another married groom attempted to proceed with his wedding before being exposed. The brides family alerted authorities upon discovering his previous marital status, resulting in chaos at a local marriage hall where guests fled upon police arrival. These incidents raise significant questions about transparency in marriages and highlight ongoing issues surrounding marital fidelity in Indian society.
