A scuffle broke out between
journalists and security guards following British actress Elizabeth
Hurleys Indian wedding to businessman Arun Nayar.
The fight started outside Mehrangarh fort, in Jodhpur, when
reporters tried to block the celebrity couples Bentley as it
entered the venue for a dinner. The journalists then chased the car
into the fort, forcing a lockdown.
Media were denied access to the events after a UK magazine
reportedly bought rights to the couples wedding photos.
Slap in the face
Indian security guards pushed the journalists from the car to let
it enter the venue. A security guard slapped a woman journalist
while another female journalist slapped another guard. Yet another
guard pushed another female reporter out of the way.
The Bentley, decorated with flowers and blacked-out windows, drove
away quickly but angry journalists followed behind on foot.
They broke through the first security cordon at the foot of the
fort and then started moving up towards the entrance.
They were joined by some locals who did not want to miss out on any
action. All attempts by the security guards to stop them failed,
and the huge gates to the fort finally had to be shut to prevent
anyone from getting inside the lavish dinner party. The crowd
finally dispersed after an hour of demanding an apology from the
private security company. A journalist present there told the BBC
website no apology was given.
Tight security
Earlier in the evening, the celebrity couple had tied the knot
according to Hindu traditions in the grand Umaid Bhawan fort.
Security has been tight around the wedding functions and no media
have been given information about the events since UK magazine
Hello reportedly bought exclusive rights to the marriage pictures
for a huge sum.