Overview
- Police arrived at the Sadar Bazaar venue, detained the groom and two relatives, and said further action will follow the probe.
- The bride’s video refusing to marry over alleged last‑minute demands drew over a million views and prompted a Bareilly Police response online.
- The bride’s family says earlier gifts included a gold ring, chain, Rs 5 lakh at engagement, and appliances plus Rs 1.2 lakh shortly before the wedding.
- An FIR based on the bride’s complaint cites BNS sections 115 and 352 along with relevant Dowry Act provisions, while the groom’s family filed a counter‑complaint.
- The groom alleges he was body‑shamed, held hostage, and looted, and claims the bride’s side is seeking Rs 50 lakh, as SSP Anurag Arya notes no dowry angle is established yet.