In a bizarre turn of events, a wedding in Telangana’s Nizamabad took a violent twist when relatives of the bride and groom clashed over the quantity of mutton served during the wedding feast.
The incident, which occurred at a function hall in Navipet, led to injuries and a police case.
As per reports, tension brewed when some youths from the groom's side, dissatisfied with how much mutton they were served, confronted the waiters. The argument quickly escalated, with relatives from both sides getting involved.
According to reports, the disagreement intensified when members of the bride’s family questioned the accusations. The situation spiralled out of control as both sides began attacking each other using cooking ladles, stones, and sticks.
In the purported video of the incident which surfaced on social media on Thursday, injured men and women can be seen as others assist them.
Watch the video here:
Case registered against 11
The fight became so severe that villagers had to call the police to intervene. Cases have been registered against 11 individuals from one group.
All the injured were taken to Nizamabad Government Hospital for treatment.
Incidents like this, though shocking, are not entirely unheard of in the region. Mutton holds significant cultural importance in Telangana, especially during celebratory events like weddings. The absence or perceived inadequacy of mutton in a feast can be taken as a slight, often leading to disputes. The cultural expectations surrounding the serving of mutton are so strong that even minor issues can escalate into serious conflicts, as was evident in this case.