A wedding in Rajasthan’s Sikar district came to an abrupt halt after the groom’s family received a video showing the bride in a compromising situation. The groom’s father, upon viewing the footage, immediately canceled the wedding scheduled for November 10, raising concerns about the bride’s character.
When questioned by her family, the bride disclosed a disturbing tale of blackmail and sexual assault. She alleged that a man she met during her college days in Surat, identified as Zeeshan, had raped and blackmailed her. According to her statement, Zeeshan began stalking her shortly after they met and even took unauthorized photos of her.
The bride claimed that Zeeshan grew enraged upon learning of her arranged marriage and retaliated by sharing the explicit video with her prospective in-laws. Despite the bride’s decision to proceed with the marriage, the groom’s family called off the wedding after receiving the video.
A zero-number FIR was registered in Churu, and the case was transferred to Surat, where the alleged crimes took place. Authorities are now investigating the matter further.
In a separate case, a wedding in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, was also disrupted when the bride refused to proceed upon discovering the groom did not hold a government job. Despite the groom presenting payslips proving a monthly income of ₹1.2 lakh, the bride declined to continue with the ceremonies, which had already commenced with the varmala exchange.
Both incidents highlight the complexities of trust and societal expectations in the context of marriage, underscoring the need for open dialogue and support systems for those affected by such challenges.
