A 22-year-old man named Himanshu Singh tragically died after a liquor bottle tucked in his waistband broke and pierced his abdomen. The incident happened during a wedding celebration in Meerut. It led to severe injuries and Singh was declared dead at the hospital. The tragedy forced the family to call off the groom's procession and proceed with a subdued wedding.
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