Eunuchs barge into marriage, cops intervene

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7/14/2008

AHMEDABAD: A marriage party in Manekbaug Hall in Satellite area turned
sour when the host entered into a fight with a group of eunuchs who
had gheraoed his house asking for money.

Ellisbridge police station officials had to rush to the venue to
control the situation. The baraatis had to wait for full half an hour
when the police officials came and dispersed 12 eunuchs.

The host had probably refused the customary payment.

Quote from: Lisbeth on July 14, 2008, 10:19:10 PM
The host had probably refused the customary payment.

I'm thinking of reviving this ancient custom here in the US. I could probably make some serious money by getting paid not to crash heterosexual weddings  I have some nice tasteful outfits  Anyone want to join me?  > >

Z

Yeah me.  Five dollars. I go away.

Quote from: tekla on July 14, 2008, 10:59:50 PM
Yeah me.  Five dollars. I go away.

Hey, they spend a lot more on flowers, etc... I think the bills should be 50s or 100s 

Z

Quote from: Zythyra on July 14, 2008, 10:35:24 PM

Quote from: Lisbeth on July 14, 2008, 10:19:10 PM
The host had probably refused the customary payment.

I'm thinking of reviving this ancient custom here in the US. I could probably make some serious money by getting paid not to crash heterosexual weddings  I have some nice tasteful outfits  Anyone want to join me?  > >

Z

Quote from: Natasha on July 14, 2008, 05:24:06 PM... a fight with a group of eunuchs who had gheraoed his house asking for money.

From the OED:

Quotegherao
A form of harassment in labour disputes in India and Pakistan, whereby workers detain their employers or managers on the premises, refusing to let them depart until their claims are granted. Hence as v. trans., to detain (a person) in this manner.

Well, you learn something new every day.