BIJNOR, Uttar Pradesh – A wedding celebration in Bijnor took an unexpected and violent turn, leading to a police complaint after the groom, identified as Abdul, allegedly faced assault during the traditional ‘joota churai’ (shoe-hiding) ritual.
According to Abdul’s complaint filed at the local police station, the sisters-in-law (sisters of the bride) demanded an exorbitant sum of ₹50,000 as part of the ritual where the groom’s shoes are playfully hidden and returned for a fee. Abdul, however, offered ₹5,000.
The situation reportedly escalated when the sisters-in-law, upon receiving the lesser amount, allegedly verbally abused Abdul, calling him a “beggar,” and then physically assaulted him. Abdul claims he was “beaten black and blue” on the spot.
Following the incident, Abdul approached the police, requesting that a First Information Report (FIR) be registered against those involved. Police officials have confirmed receiving the complaint and stated that an investigation into the matter is underway. Further details will emerge as the investigation progresses.
बिजनौर में अब्दुल निकाह कर रहा था
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जूता चुराई के दौरान सालियों ने ₹50000 मांगे अब्दुल ने ₹5000 दिए
तो सालियों ने भिखारी बोलकर वहीं पटक पटक कर कूट दिया
अब अब्दुल पुलिस थाने पहुंचा है मेरी शिकायत दर्ज करो 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/DEva9e4O9f
The ‘joota churai’ ritual is a popular and usually light-hearted part of Indian weddings, intended to foster playful banter and interaction between the groom and his sisters-in-law. This incident, however, highlights how such traditions can sometimes take an untoward turn if expectations or demands are not managed properly.
