Bride shot at by spurned lover during her wedding in Bihar, condition critical

Buxar, Bihar: Police on Wednesday said that a bride was shot by her alleged lover during her wedding in Buxar, Bihar.

Within Chausa police station limits of the district, the incident took place on Tuesday night when 18-year-old Aarti Kumari was on stage with her to-be husband.

Chausa additional station house officer Chandan Kumar said, "The incident prima facie appears to be linked to a love affair. Aarti was shot in the stomach by the accused while she was standing beside the groom on the wedding stage."

"Family members and locals rushed the injured bride to Sadar Hospital in Buxar. Doctors later referred her to Varanasi for advanced treatment after her condition was stated to be critical."

He also said that raids are being conducted to arrest the suspect. The shooter was identified as the neighbour Deenbandhu by the victim.

According to the victim's family, the accused was in love with her and had also objected to the wedding.

Police said that the accused fled the crime scene after firing.

(With PTI inputs)