In a shocking act of violence that has stunned Bihar’s Buxar district, a jilted lover stormed a wedding stage during the jaimala ceremony and shot the bride in front of the groom and assembled guests. The incident unfolded in Mallah Toli under Chausa Nagar Panchayat, turning a moment of joy into one of horror.
The baraat had arrived from Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh, and 18-year-old bride Arti Kumari was exchanging garlands with her groom when the attacker, local resident Dinbandhu Mallah, made his move. With his face covered, he climbed onto the stage, pulled out a country-made pistol, and fired at point-blank range. Arti collapsed in a pool of blood as screams echoed through the venue.
Witnesses described the chaos that followed. Family members rushed the critically injured bride to the local Sadar Hospital, but her condition deteriorated rapidly. Doctors referred her to Varanasi’s Trauma Center, where she remains in a life-threatening state, battling for survival.
Police sources reveal that Dinbandhu was obsessed with Arti and had warned her family against the marriage. ‘If she’s not mine, she won’t be anyone’s,’ he had threatened. Despite the warnings, the wedding proceeded, prompting this deadly retaliation. The Mufassil police station team has launched a manhunt, raiding suspected hideouts to apprehend the fugitive.
This gruesome episode highlights the dangers of unrequited love escalating into violence. As investigations continue, the community mourns the shattered dreams of a young bride, with authorities vowing swift justice.