Bride’s death at wedding led to a bizarre ceremony
A tragically bizarre wedding ceremony occurred in India, with the bride passing away moments before tying the knot in a traditional ceremony.
Surabhi fell unconscious next to her husband-to-be Manjesh Kumar.
Though doctors rushed in to save her, she was pronounced dead due to a cardiac arrest, according to the local media.
Despite the tragic circumstances, a new arrangement was made between both parties to continue the ceremony - involving the bride’s younger sister.
“We did not know what to do in the situation,” Surabhi’s brother Surabh told local media.
“Both the families sat together and someone suggested that my younger sister Nisha should be married to the groom.
“The families discussed the matter and both agreed.”
It’s understood Surabhi’s body was kept in a separate room while the ceremony occurred.
“It was a tough call for our family. One daughter lay dead in one room and the wedding of another daughter was being solemnised in the other room,” Surabhi’s uncle Ajab Singh added.
“We have never witnessed such mixed emotions.
“The grief over her death and the happiness of the wedding have yet to sink in.”