In one of a kind incidents, organisers of a mass wedding in Rajkot did not show up for the event,leaving the 28 couples hanging.

A mass community wedding planned in Rajkot on Saturday turned chaotic when the event organisers mysteriously disappeared, leaving dozens of couples and their families stranded. The grand event, which was set to unite 28 couples in marriage, was abruptly cancelled due to the absence of the organising authorities.

In an recent update, the absconding organiser have reportedly posted a status on social media claiming that he is undergoing medical treatment in hospitals reportedly to defend himself from any charges.

According to reports, Chandresh Chhatrola, the organiSer of the all-community mass wedding in Rajkot, has been posting photos of himself receiving medical treatment as his defense. He uploaded photos of his treatment on his mobile status in the morning. Additionally, he sent messages to all the couples claiming that he was unwell.

The incident

Couples from various cities, including Surat, Surendranagar, and Amreli, had traveled to Rajkot with hopes of tying the knot. However, their dreams were shattered upon arrival as they found no arrangements at the venue. 

The event was reportedly organised by the Rishivanshi Group, who had charged each couple ₹15,000 as booking fees, providing receipts under the name of ‘N V Event Group.’

As the news of the missing organisers come to light, local Congress leaders and police officials, including DCP Zone 1 Rajkot, rushed to the venue. Authorities confirmed that the organisers – identified as Chandresh Chhatrola, Dilip Gohel, and Deepak Hirani—had fled with the collected funds, switching off their phones to avoid contact.

The incident left families in distress, as many had travelled long distances with wedding processions. Some wedding parties returned to their hometowns.

Amidst the turmoil, police reportedly took charge of the situation and ensured that the wedding ceremonies for three couples who were present at the scene were conducted. The priests at the venue offered their services free of cost, ensuring that at least some marriages took place despite the chaos.

A Congress leader took responsibility for the wedding feast, spreading joy among the bride and groom’s families.

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