Bareilly: “I don’t want to marry these dowry-greedy people,” a young woman in full bridal attire is heard saying in a video that is now being circulated widely on social media.

The woman set an example for others by calling off her wedding on Friday evening, even as the rituals were on, after the groom demanded a car and Rs 20 lakh in cash. ADVERTISEMENT

The police were called in and the groom and two of his relatives were taken into custody, Bhaskar English has reported.

The bride’s family alleged that the groom, Rishabh, a businessman, arrived at a banquet hall near Yugveena Library late on Friday night with the baraat. Just before the pheras, he allegedly demanded a Brezza car and Rs 20 lakh in cash, threatening to call off the wedding if his demands were not met.

The Bhaskar repor

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