TIRURANGADI: A bride eloped with her boyfriend only when hours were left for the wedding to solemnise. Another girl became his life partner at the fixed muhurtham. The wedding of the youth from Tirurangadi and a woman from Vellimukku was to take place last Thursday.

All arrangements were complete for the marriage from both sides. The bride eloped with her boyfriend on Wednesday. The bride’s family immediately informed the groom’s family about the incident. In order to protect their dignity, the groom's family decided to find a bride as early as possible. At the end of their search, they found a girl from Cheruppara. The marriage was held at the Chemmad Auditorium at the fixed muhurtham. The woman and her lover appeared at the police station the next day.