Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Javelin Thrower Annu Rani, Husband Charged for Celebratory Firing at Wedding
At their wedding, famous javelin thrower Annu Rani and her husband Sahil Bhardwaj celebrated by firing a gun, which is against the law.
They were arrested and charged after a video of the incident went viral.
An investigation is happening now.
Annu Rani, an international javelin thrower, and her husband Sahil Bhardwaj, a national kickboxer, booked for celebratory firing at their wedding.
Firing incident took place during the jaimala ceremony in Sardhana, Uttar Pradesh.
Video of the incident went viral on social media, leading to the couple's arrest.
Both have been charged under the Arms Act, with an investigation ongoing.
Local sources confirm the wedding procession arrived around 8 pm on Tuesday.
- Who
- Annu Rani (international javelin thrower) and Sahil Bhardwaj (national kickboxer)
- What
- Celebratory firing at their wedding
- When
- Tuesday, around 8 pm
- Where
- Sardhana, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To celebrate their wedding
Against Celebratory Firing
Cultural Tradition
Safety Concerns
Against Celebratory Firing
Firing guns in public is dangerous and illegal.
Cultural Tradition
It's a traditional way to celebrate weddings in some communities.
- Offense
- Celebratory firing
- Law Enforced
- Arms Act
- Ceremony
- Jaimala
- Weapon Used
- Double-barreled gun
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing