Jaunpur, May 2 -- A groom was shot dead by a relative of the bride who opposed the marriage in the Kheta Sarai police station area, officials said on Saturday.

According to SSP Kunwar Anupam Singh, the accused, identified as Pradeep Bind, along with an associate, opened fire on the groom, Azad Bind, during the procession, leading to his death at the hospital.

Police have registered a case and launched a manhunt to arrest the accused.

Singh speaking to reporters, said, "A report of gunfire at a wedding procession in the Kheta Sarai police station area was reported. Upon investigation, it was found that a youth named Azad Bind's wedding procession was heading towards this area. A relative of the bride, Pradeep Bind, was unhappy with the ...