The Solapur police have registered a non-cognisable offence against a Mumbai-based taxi driver for marrying two sisters from Charkop, Kandivli West. Confirming the development, Solapur Superintendent of Police Shirish Sardeshpande told mid-day that an NC has been registered against Atul Uttam Avtade, a resident of Andheri, under Section 494 (marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife) of Indian Penal Code.

The case was filed after a video of their wedding, which took place in a hotel in Akluj village of Solapur, went viral. This prompted a social worker to approach the police, seeking legal action against the husband as it was breaking the social fabric of society.