Marriage palace owners to face stern action for violating norms: CP

A clash between two groups at a marriage palace, Bath Castle, on the Pakhowal road has again exposed the lackadaisical attitude of the managements of marriage palaces as armed guests face no checks at such venues. The incident cost lives of two persons during a wedding function.

Commissioner of Police (CP) Swapan Sharma hinted strict action if marriage palace owners fail to comply with the directions and allow armed people in functions.

He said after the Saturday night’s incident, a case was also registered against the management of the marriage palace for failing to prevent the entry of weapons in the wedding.

“The Ludhiana police again served strict warning to the marriage palace and hotel owners that the police will not spare anybody if they allowed guests carrying weapons in functions. The owners will face legal action for non-compliance,” the Commissioner of Police said.

Had the management of the Bath Castle marriage palace checked guests at entry points, such unruly armed carrying youths could have been stopped from entering the venue and the tragedy could have been averted, he said.

Suspects enjoy political support

The suspects who were involved in the deadly clash at the marriage palace had allegedly been enjoying political support for years. They kept changing their political bosses with time. They even openly post videos and photographs with their political masters on social media to show their political influence.

Politicians, govt officials run for cover

Interestingly, during the firing incident, many politicians and government officials were present at the marriage palace. At the time of the firing, they went for cover to save their lives. However, they managed to inform the police on time after which the latter had reached the scene in a few minutes and sealed the palace for probe.