Wedding Chaos: Alleged Gunfire Over Customary Gift Leads to Injury

A 16-year-old boy was severely injured by gunfire after an alleged dispute over 'neg', a customary gift to eunuchs, at a wedding in Husainpur village. Six kinnars were arrested. The police recovered weapons from the accused, who came prepared for violence.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Badaun | Updated: 23-04-2026 16:55 IST | Created: 23-04-2026 16:55 IST
Wedding Chaos: Alleged Gunfire Over Customary Gift Leads to Injury
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A wedding celebration turned into chaos when an alleged dispute over the customary 'neg' erupted into violence in Husainpur village on Wednesday night.

A group of kinnars, demanding Rs 11,000 as a gift, allegedly opened fire after a disagreement with the groom's family, leaving a teenage boy critically injured.

Authorities responded swiftly, and arrests were made after the locals managed to subdue the suspects. Recovered weapons suggested premeditated violence, according to police reports.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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