Kanpur: First Wife Reaches Husband's Second Nikah; Wedding Ceremony Ends in Chaos

Videos from the venue went viral on social media of family members having a heated argument.

Drama in nikah ceremony 
The man was reported to be preparing for his second marriage at a city hall, the local reports said. His first wife heard about the marriage and arrived at the venue in the middle of the proceedings.

And her coming led to a clash between the two families. The two sides argued as slogans were raised and the nikah was temporarily halted, guests said.

Heated argument witnessed by guests  
Relatives tried to pull people apart, with raised voices, in clips on social media. Some guests left the venue, while others stayed to watch the argument play out.

No injuries were reported, but the tension lingered for almost an hour.

Police reach the spot  
The local police responded to the scene after being called about the disturbance. Officers talked to both families and separated them. At the time, the ceremony was not continued.

A senior police official said both were taken to the local police station to give statements. “We are looking at the facts on both sides,” he said.

One can look at the legal aspects  
Authorities said they will look into whether any legal provisions are applicable depending on the marital status of those involved and any complaints lodged.

Issues involving second marriages, consent and prior marital status often require a look at documents and prior court orders, if any, lawyers say.

The incident has led to talk in the area about marriage laws and family disputes. Police said the next steps would depend on the statements and evidence from both sides.