RAMPUR – A shocking incident has come to light from Rampur district in Uttar Pradesh, where the local police have been accused of vandalising a Muslim wedding celebration, discarding food, and stealing money. These grave allegations emerged after the police allegedly intervened at the wedding based on rumours that beef was being served.
The incident has sparked outrage, and the Superintendent of Police, Vidya Sagar Mishra, has ordered an investigation into the matter.
The incident occurred during the wedding ceremony of Mohammad Ahmed’s daughter, held in Dhanupura village, located in the Bhot police station area of Rampur. According to reports, guests were enjoying a meal when rumours began circulating that beef was included in the food. This led the police to arrive at the scene, where they were accused of causing chaos. Family members of the bride claimed that the police not only threw away food but also beat up the people present at the event. In addition to this, the police allegedly confiscated the money that was given during the Bhaat ceremony, a traditional ritual in which gifts and money are given to the bride’s family.
The family has levelled serious allegations of police brutality and theft, saying the officers destroyed the celebration and caused immense distress to the wedding guests.
“They destroyed our celebration, threw away all the food, and took away money from our guests,” said Mohammad Ahmed, the father of the bride. “It was supposed to be a joyful occasion, but they turned it into a nightmare. They hurt our guests and left us in complete shock.”
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