One groom was hoping to be with his newly married wife the day after his wedding; However, he ended up behind bars after it emerged that he was performing stunts on an SUV while on his way to the wedding venue.
The accident occurred in Haryana’s Nuh district on Sunday, officials said, adding that three others, who were also driving the SUV and part of the wedding procession, were also arrested on charges of rash driving.
According to police, the matter came to light when Sub-Inspector Yashpal, posted at Nagina police station, was on patrol in Mandikhera village on Sunday and received a video of the incident on his mobile phone.
In the video, some young men were seen standing and sitting on the roofs of the moving vehicles driven by the four accused at high speed and recklessly.
The police found that the wedding procession belonged to the groom, Aqib, a resident of Nai Nangla village, and was heading to Chandini village.
A police team reached Nai Nangla village, but learned that the procession had already left for Chandni village.
Officials said people at the scene told police that the groom said they could travel on the roofs of the vehicles.
After prima facie investigation, an FIR was registered and Aaqib and the other three drivers were arrested, the police said.
“This is the second consecutive case of its kind in the district. Not only have we registered a case, but we have also arrested the groom and are questioning him. Nuh Police have sent a clear message that ignoring road safety rules, dangerous stunts and riots during weddings or other events will not be tolerated,” Nuh Police spokesperson said.
