"As the groom argued with her saying he did not even know her, she turned the pistol towards herself and threatened to shoot self," said the guest. She also alleged that she was pregnant with Devendra's child.The situation turned for the worse for Devendra when the bride refused to marry him, leading to a scuffle between the two sides. Elders intervened and finally the bride's family called off the wedding. "The ex-girlfriend of Devendra, on being pacified by elders who suggested that she resolve the matter amicably, too returned home," he said. Inspector Radha Mohan of Shivli told TOI, "Though no case has been registered, police are verifying the villagers' version."

Source: Times of India May 11, 2017 20:40 UTC