In Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh, as the groom arrived with the wedding procession, he unexpectedly demanded a motorcycle and an additional lakh rupees from the bride's father. The groom's demands were unmet, leading to the groom and his family returning the procession without the bride. Following this, the bride's father filed a FIR against the groom and fifty others for requesting extra dowry. The police are actively investigating the incident.
According to the information, Motilal from Naurangabad in the Rura police station area lodged a complaint about this additional dowry demand. He mentioned that his daughter's marriage was arranged with Badal, the son of Munnu Singh alias Munnu Pal from Ahiran Garhewa. The wedding procession arrived at their guest house on the set date of June 18, where a warm welcome and traditional ceremonies were conducted.
Dowry Demands Emerge as Groom Arrives at Ceremony
When the subsequent marriage rituals commenced, and the groom reached the ceremony area, demands for additional dowry emerged, including a motorcycle and a lakh rupees. During this time, a tussle ensued between the families of the bride and groom. Upon receiving information, the police reached the scene and calmed the situation by advising both sides.
Official Statement: Police Engaged in Active Investigation Post-FIR
The bride's father stated that on June 9, a bike had already been provided to the groom. Despite this, further demands for a motorcycle and a lakh rupees were made in dowry. After the bride's father's complaint, the police have filed a case against the groom and fifty baratis. Akbarpur CO Arun Kumar Singh affirmed that the police have filed the case and are actively investigating the matter.
This incident highlights the enduring challenge of dowry practices, lending a modern angle to discussions on marriage and cultural dynamics in India.
