Couple hold pre-wedding shoot next to TB dam crest gate, locals call for probe

KOPPAL: Despite the ban on entry to the Tungabhadra dam, a couple held a pre-wedding shoot next to the reservoir crest gate, sparking outrage among locals who have called for a probe.

The couple, from Hosapete, had arrived at the dam on Wednesday morning in a Bengaluru registered SUV and took photos and videos. The pre-wedding photos have gone viral.

The couple had taken photos sitting near the crest gate machinery, which was repaired only recently. The 19th crest gate had been damaged a few weeks ago, and entry to the dam had been banned, including for the media and the public.

Despite the ban, the couple managed to take photos, raising questions. In one of the viral photos, another car can be seen parked behind the couple’s car, leading to speculation about whether officials had facilitated the photoshoot.

Locals have demanded an investigation on how they were allowed for the pre-wedding shoot at the banned location.