Chandauli (Uttar Pradesh): A bride called off her wedding after her groom, in an inebriated condition, smeared vermillion on her entire face instead of her forehead. When prevented, the groom even hit her. The groom and his father were held up by the bride's family for the act. The matter was finally resolved following police intervention.
The incident took place in Mirzapur district under Chakarghatta police station area on Thursday. The marriage procession came from Manikpur village of Ahiraura police station to Mirzapur amid great pomp and show. The groom's family was extended a warm welcome by the bride's family and then served dinner.
After which, the marriage rituals were started. The priest asked the groom to come to the mandap first and the bride followed after sometime. It was learnt that the groom had arrived at the venue in an inebriated condition but was participating in all the rituals. Trouble arose when the groom was asked to smear vermillion on the bride's forehead. The groom, in drunken state, smeared the vermillion on the bride's entire face and even hit her when she tried to stop him.
