Wedding Turns Into War: Dowry Demand, Bride Walks Out, Groom Alleges Hostage Drama in Bareilly
Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh): What was meant to be the happiest day of a couple’s life descended into chaos after the groom allegedly demanded a car and ₹20 lakh as dowry moments before the wedding vows, leading to police intervention and the marriage being called off. According to reports, the groom demanded a Brezza car and ₹20 lakh in cash just before the wedding rituals, stating that he would not proceed with the marriage unless his demands were met. The sudden demand caused panic at the venue, following which the police were called. Witnessing her family’s distress, the bride refused to go ahead with the marriage. Quoted by Dainik Bhaskar, she said she did not wish to marry “dowry-greedy people” and could not spend her life with someone who disrespected and humiliated her family in front of the guests. Police detained the groom and his brother-in-law for questioning. However, no formal complaint was filed by the bride’s family. The couple had got engaged in May, during which the bride...