Groom in Custody on Wedding Day Following Bride’s Startling Disclosure

Gorakhpur (The Uttam Hindu): In an unexpected turn of events, what was meant to be a joyous celebration at a wedding in Gorakhpur turned into a moment of shock and sadness. The incident took place in the Shahpur area of Gorakhpur, where the groom was arrested by the police just before the wedding procession, leading to the collapse of the ceremony.

The groom, Mahendra Raj, a resident of Bichhiya in Gorakhpur, had been in a live-in relationship for the past seven years with a woman from Shahpur. According to the woman’s allegations, Mahendra had secretly married her in a temple and kept her in a rented house, presenting her as his wife. However, he continuously delayed introducing her to his family, citing the need for more time. Unbeknownst to his family, Mahendra had arranged a second marriage in Gorakhnath, where the Tilak ceremony had already been completed.

On the day of the wedding, the woman confronted Mahendra, who reportedly confessed to his secret marriage plans and threatened to kill her if she went to the authorities. In response, the woman went to the Shahpur police station and revealed the entire situation. The police quickly registered a case and arrested Mahendra after confirming the woman's allegations. Consequently, the girl’s family called off the wedding, and the investigation is ongoing, with further questions raised about Mahendra's actions.