Tragic Dowry Dispute Leads to Heart Attack at Uttarakhand Wedding
Bride's father dies of heart attack after dowry dispute in Uttarakhand
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A wedding in Khatima, Uttarakhand, ended in tragedy when the bride's father suffered a fatal heart attack following a dowry dispute. The groom's family allegedly made escalating demands, leading to tensions that culminated in violence and police intervention.
- 01The bride's father, Sadiq, died of a heart attack linked to a dowry dispute during the wedding ceremony.
- 02The groom's family allegedly demanded dowry items escalating from a scooter to ₹1 lakh cash, causing significant stress.
- 03Angry relatives of the bride held the groom and guests hostage, leading to a police deployment to restore order.
- 04The bride's family insisted on a mehr amount of ₹5 lakh, while the groom's side offered only ₹21,000, leading to conflict.
- 05Several wedding guests were injured when they attempted to escape violence by fleeing across a roof that subsequently collapsed.
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A wedding in the Islamnagar area of Khatima, Uttarakhand, turned tragic on June 8 when the bride's father, Sadiq, suffered a heart attack after a dispute over dowry and the mehr amount. The wedding procession had arrived from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, and while the initial reception was peaceful, tensions escalated during the nikah ceremony. The bride's family accused the groom's side of making increasing demands for dowry, which began with a scooter and culminated in a request for ₹1 lakh cash. Disagreements arose over the mehr, with the bride's family wanting ₹5 lakh and the groom's side offering only ₹21,000. Amid rising tensions, Sadiq's health deteriorated, leading to his death at a nearby hospital. Following the incident, the bride's family and locals detained the groom and several guests, resulting in violence. Police intervened to control the situation, and investigations are ongoing to determine the facts surrounding the incident.
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The incident has caused unrest in the local community, highlighting ongoing issues related to dowry practices.
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