A wedding that made headlines across Chhattisgarh last month has taken an unexpected turn. Muskan, the bride who had refused to marry groom Sant Kumar on June 23 alleging that he was intoxicated, has now married the same man 16 days later in a temple ceremony in Janjgir-Champa district.

The development comes weeks after the original wedding was called off in Kosmanda village under Champa police station limits. At the time, Muskan had publicly refused to marry Sant Kumar after claiming he was under the influence of alcohol, leading to a confrontation between the two families and widespread discussion on social media.

The incident had drawn significant public attention, with Janjgir-Champa Superintendent of Police Vijay Pandey praising Muskan's decision and later appointing her as a member of the Family Counselling Centre.

Temple Wedding After Weeks of Contact

According to officials, Muskan was on duty at the Family Counselling Centre on Thursday. Around 2 pm, she left the office and instead of returning home, travelled to Khokhra village, where Sant Kumar resides.

The couple subsequently got married at the Manka Dai Temple in the presence of Sant Kumar’s relatives and family members, following Hindu rituals and traditions.

Reports suggest that Sant Kumar’s family was aware of the wedding plans, while Muskan’s relatives were informed later.

Couple Says Misunderstanding Was Resolved

The newlyweds said they remained in touch over the phone even after the June 23 wedding was called off. During their conversations, they discussed the events that led to the cancellation and eventually decided to give the relationship another chance.

Muskan said the misunderstandings between them had been cleared and that they had chosen to begin a new chapter together.

“We have resolved all the issues that existed between us,” she reportedly told officials after the marriage.

Groom Denies Consuming Alcohol

Sant Kumar maintained that he does not drink alcohol and claimed that someone had mixed an intoxicating substance into his soft drink on the day of the original wedding ceremony.

According to him, his condition was misunderstood as intoxication, which ultimately led to the wedding being cancelled. He said he later apologised to Muskan, and both families gradually moved towards reconciliation.

The couple now says they believe the incident was part of a conspiracy and that continued communication helped them understand each other's perspective.

Police Traced Muskan After Family Raised Concern

Champa City Superintendent of Police Yogita Bali Khaparde said Muskan had left the Family Counselling Centre on Thursday afternoon but did not reach home. When her mobile phone was found switched off, concerned relatives informed the police.

A search operation involving local police and cyber teams was launched. During the investigation, authorities traced her location to Sant Kumar’s residence in Khokhra village.

Police officers reached the spot and spoke with both individuals. Muskan informed officials that she had voluntarily chosen to marry Sant Kumar and wished to stay with him.

A Wedding That Sparked Statewide Debate

The original incident on June 23 had become one of the most talked-about social stories in Chhattisgarh after Muskan refused to marry a groom she believed was intoxicated. The decision was widely praised as a stand against substance abuse and social pressure.

With the couple now married after reconciling, the story has taken a dramatic turn, highlighting how communication and changing perceptions can alter the course of personal relationships.