Mistaken for thief, boyfriend made to marry lover in Bihar-village
What's the story
When Vishal Singh alias Teju sneaked into his girlfriend's home in Baradih village of Bihar's Rohtas district, little did he imagine that villagers would take him for a thief, and then later marry off the two lovebirds. This surprising turn of events changed the lives of Vishal and his girlfriend Laxmina Kumari, in a happy way, of course. Here's more about them.
What happened
Thinking family members are asleep, Vishal decided to visit Laxmina
A resident of Maharajganj village, 25-year-old Vishal Singh is an army clerk and was on a vacation. On Wednesday, thinking the family members of his girlfriend have slept, Singh decided to pay Laxmina a visit. Laxmina and Vishal had met at a relative's wedding five years ago, and from there, their relationship began. But on that day, Singh was clearly not ready for what came his way.
Details
Villagers thought Vishal was a thief, couple confessed affair
Before Vishal could meet Laxmina, one of her relatives woke up and alarmed villagers that a thief had entered the house. Sensing the mob's anger, the couple told everyone about their affair after which Vishal was locked in a room and his family and police were informed. Panchu Yadav, Vishal's grandfather, and other elders gathered and decided to get them married.
Happy ending
A thief got a bride, elders in village quipped
Panchu Yadav said he always wanted his grandson to go for a dowry-less marriage. Both families were happy with the marriage. The ceremony, conducted by a Hindu priest, was attended by locals, Indrapuri PACS chairman Umesh Kumar Singh and other block and village officials. The panchayat leaders who made the wedding possible said rarely does a 'thief' get a bride in return.