A relative’s gift to a newly wed couple has created a buzz in Bhatkal – Vivek Mahale and Nagasandhya Shanti were gifted an LPG cylinder. Even though it was done in a lighter vein, it also brought trouble to the couple. After people took pictures and posted it on social media platforms, the taluk administration served a notice to the groom.
Uttara Kannada is witnessing a severe scarcity of LPG cylinders. Relatives of the couple said the taluk administration has sent the groom a notice seeking an explanation.
“The groom has gone to Tirupathi after the wedding. But since the news has reached him, he is upset and worried,” said a relative. Bhatkal Tahsildar Nagendra Kolashetty said he has never heard of someone gifting an LPG cylinder at a wedding. “We are surprised.
There is no scarcity of LPG cylinders in Bhatkal taluk. It cannot and should not be done. I have asked the food inspector for a report in this connection. The food inspector will send a report today.
The same will be forwarded to the district administration in Karwar,” he told TNIE.