In a dramatic twist straight out of a Bollywood script, a young man from Bihar’s Katihar district arrived at his lover’s wedding venue dressed in a sherwani, only to be hauled away by police. What began as a sweet Instagram connection between a local man from Manihari police station area and a woman quickly spiraled into a nightmare of blackmail and threats.
The pair met on social media, exchanging affectionate messages that soon led to sharing intimate photos and videos. Emboldened by the romance, the man proposed marriage. But when she refused, citing her own upcoming wedding, his love turned toxic. He began threatening to leak their private moments unless she agreed to marry him.
Undeterred, the man showed up at Durga Temple in Katihar, sherwani-clad and ready to claim his bride amid the wedding festivities. The woman, showing remarkable composure, alerted the Manihari police instead of panicking. Officers arrived swiftly, arrested the would-be groom on the spot, and registered a case against him for blackmail, intimidation, and forcing marriage.
Police officials highlighted the rising dangers of online relationships, where fake identities and false promises lead to extortion using personal media. This incident serves as a stark warning: the glitz of social media romance can hide deadly risks. Authorities urge caution in digital liaisons, emphasizing verification and vigilance to prevent such heartbreaks from turning criminal.
The man’s arrest has shocked the local community, underscoring how platforms like Instagram can foster connections that end in courtrooms rather than mandaps. Investigations continue as police probe the depth of the blackmail scheme.