Ludhiana, July 20 -- What was meant to be a joyous wedding celebration turned into a scene of chaos and panic when two neighbouring groups allegedly clashed outside a house in EWS Colony on Tajpur Road late Sunday night, forcing a wedding ceremony to be postponed.

The clash, which reportedly began over a minor altercation involving local youngsters, quickly escalated into stone-pelting and vandalism, leaving several people injured and wedding guests scrambling for safety.

According to relatives of the bride's family, preparations for the marriage were complete and the ceremony was about to begin. Guests had gathered at the venue, while children and youngsters had stepped out for dinner.

"Within minutes, we heard shouting and the sounds...