The incident occurred on Tuesday night under the jurisdiction of the Mufassil police station, triggering panic and chaos at the venue.
According to preliminary information, the wedding procession had arrived in Chausa from #UttarPradesh’s Ballia district.
Wedding rituals were underway in a joyous atmosphere when, as the bride stepped onto the stage for the jaimala, a young man from the neighbourhood suddenly climbed onto the stage.
Before anyone could react, the accused allegedly shot at the bride. The bride collapsed on the stage after being hit and sustaining serious injuries.
The sudden attack caused chaos at the wedding venue, with guests and villagers running in panic. The injured bride was immediately rushed to the local Sadar Hospital, where doctors provided first aid and later referred her to Varanasi after her condition was declared critical.
Medical sources said the gunshot injury affected a sensitive part of her body, making her condition serious. She is currently undergoing treatment in #Varanasi. After carrying out the attack, the accused fled the spot.
Local residents claim the incident is linked to a love affair, stating that the accused was the bride's neighbour and that the two were allegedly in a relationship. It is believed that the accused was upset over the woman's marriage and carried out the attack in anger. However, police are investigating whether the act was premeditated or committed in a moment of rage
