A groom was allegedly shot dead by a relative of the bride who opposed the marriage in the Kheta Sarai police station area, officials said on Saturday.
According to SSP Kunwar Anupam Singh, the accused, identified as Pradeep Bind, along with an associate, opened fire on the groom, Azad Bind, during the procession, leading to his death at the hospital.
Police have registered a case and launched a manhunt to arrest the accused.
Speaking to reporters, the SSP said that a report of gunfire at a wedding procession in the Kheta Sarai police station area was reported. Upon investigation, it was found that a youth named Azad Bind’s wedding procession was heading towards the area.
“A relative of the bride, Pradeep Bind, was unhappy with the marriage and, along with his associate Ravi Yadav, arrived on a motorcycle and fired at the groom, resulting in his death upon reaching the hospital. Based on the complaint from the family, a case has been registered under the relevant sections. Police teams have been formed to arrest the accused,” the SSP said.
The father of the deceased, Ram Lakhan Bind, alleged a history of targeted violence by the accused, recalling a previous assault that left him disabled.
“We were assaulted by them earlier as well, while I was on my way to Mumbai, and my leg was broken. There were 2 children, 2 adults apart from the driver, with the boy (victim), in the car,” Bind told ANI.
