UP News: In a startling incident from Hamidpur village, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, a wedding celebration turned into a distressing ordeal when the groom abruptly left the ceremony due to delays in serving food. This shocking turn of events left the bride, adorned in her wedding attire, heartbroken and waiting at the venue while the groom reportedly tied the knot with another woman shortly thereafter.Tensions Erupt Over Delayed FoodThe wedding, meticulously planned seven months in advance, commenced with traditional festivities on December 22. The brides family warmly welcomed the grooms party with sweets and proceeded to serve dinner. However, tensions flared when a member of the grooms party accused the brides family of delaying the serving of rotis.This accusation ignited a series of confrontations, escalating hostilities between the two families.Despite attempts to calm the agitated groom and his relatives, their anger intensified. The situation took a dramatic turn when the groom, identified as Mehtab, vanished during the night. Reports indicate that he married a relative soon after abandoning the bride, leaving her and her family in utter humiliation.Legal Action Taken by Brides FamilyIn the aftermath of this distressing incident, the brides family sought recourse by filing a complaint at the Industrial Nagar Police Station. When they perceived no action being taken, they escalated their grievances to the Superintendent of Police (SP) on December 24.The brides family reported significant financial losses amounting to ₹7 lakh, which included ₹1.5 lakh given as dowry. They have urged authorities to register an FIR against five members of the grooms family and take appropriate legal action.Criticism of Police ResponseRaju, the brides brother, expressed his frustration regarding police inaction despite assurances from higher authorities. He voiced disappointment over the lack of responsiveness from law enforcement officials, especially in light of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths initiatives aimed at establishing womens help desks in police stations for swift grievance resolution.This distressing episode not only highlights the emotional and financial exploitation faced by the brides family but also underscores systemic negligence in addressing womens grievances effectively
