Controversy Erupts After Licensed Rifle Firing at International Athletes’ Wedding in Meerut
Meerut: The wedding of international javelin thrower Annu Rani and Rohtak-based kickboxer Sahil Bhardwaj turned into a legal controversy after the couple engaged in celebratory gunfire on stage. The incident occurred on November 18 at The Gods Palace Resort and was caught on video, which quickly went viral on social media, prompting police action.
Havoc on the Stage
The video clearly shows the bride and groom firing a licensed rifle into the air immediately after the jai mala ceremony. Despite the rifle being licensed, celebratory gunfire is strictly prohibited under the law. Authorities confirmed that the rifle was recovered from Annu Rani’s in-laws’ house in Rohtak on November 20, and the process for license cancellation is underway. A formal report has been prepared for the Distri...









