A wedding descended into chaos when a row between guests turned violent, with chairs used as makeshift weapons and reports of gunfire.
Shocking footage shows several men thumping each other with plastic chairs while women’s screams rang out in the background.
Others who couldn’t get their hands on physical objects traded fisticuffs as the brawl travelled through the venue.
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The trouble began at around midnight on Thursday (12 Mar) when local councillor Tilak Veer Chaudhary reportedly began arguing with a guest.
Local media say Chaudhary’s supporters got involved in the fray, allegedly assaulting other guests and throwing chairs.
Police were dispatched to the wedding venue in Lucknow, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, and brought the situation under control, allowing the ceremony to resume.
Four people were arrested and sent for medical examination, as reported by Need To Know.
The bride’s father, Pramod Kumar, told local media that outsiders had forced their way into the venue and disrupted the ceremony.
He claims his relatives took no part in the clash.
“We were busy with the marriage rituals when suddenly outsiders barged in and created chaos,” he said.
“My family had no role in this fight. It is shameful that such people ruined a sacred occasion. I demand strict action from the police.”
As well as wielding chairs, some guests reportedly used sticks as makeshift weapons, and panic spread when claims of gunfire emerged.
Police are working to confirm whether shots were, indeed, fired. A process to revoke Chaudhary’s revolver licence has reportedly been initiated.
Police are gathering further witness statements and have not ruled out more arrests.
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