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Bihar Bridegroom Carried Across Swollen River Due to Incomplete Bridge
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 20 Jun 2026, 10:31 AM
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In Kishanganj, Bihar, a groom had to be carried across a swollen Mechi river by villagers due to an incomplete bridge, highlighting local infrastructure issues. The incident has drawn attention on social media.
A groom in Dallegaon, Kishanganj district of Bihar, faced an unusual challenge on his way to his wedding when he had to be carried across the overflowing Mechi river by villagers. The necessity arose due to the incomplete construction of a bridge over the river.
Local residents formed a human chain, lifting the groom onto their shoulders to safely transport him across the turbulent waters. This act of community support, while ensuring the groom reached his destination, underscored the severe inconvenience faced by the public due to the stalled bridge project.
Images and videos of the incident have circulated widely on social media platforms, sparking discussions and drawing criticism towards the authorities. The villagers have raised questions about the delay in the bridge's completion and urged the government and administration to expedite the work.
Local residents formed a human chain, lifting the groom onto their shoulders to safely transport him across the turbulent waters. This act of community support, while ensuring the groom reached his destination, underscored the severe inconvenience faced by the public due to the stalled bridge project.
Images and videos of the incident have circulated widely on social media platforms, sparking discussions and drawing criticism towards the authorities. The villagers have raised questions about the delay in the bridge's completion and urged the government and administration to expedite the work.