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Crime
Groom Cancels Baraat Over Dowry Dispute, Six Family Members Named in Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 10:45 PM
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In Jalandhar, a groom refused to lead the wedding procession after a dowry demand was unmet, prompting police to identify six family members linked to the case.
The wedding ceremony in Jalandhar was disrupted when the groom declined to bring the baraat after his family did not receive the dowry they expected. Sources say the groom’s refusal was communicated to the bride’s side, leading to the cancellation of the procession.
Police officials arrived at the scene and began an inquiry into the dispute. During the investigation, they named six members of the groom’s family as persons of interest, though no arrests have been reported so far.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns over dowry demands in Punjab, where the practice remains illegal under the Dowry Prohibition Act but continues to surface in matrimonial negotiations. Authorities have reiterated that such demands constitute a criminal offense and may attract legal action.
Police officials arrived at the scene and began an inquiry into the dispute. During the investigation, they named six members of the groom’s family as persons of interest, though no arrests have been reported so far.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns over dowry demands in Punjab, where the practice remains illegal under the Dowry Prohibition Act but continues to surface in matrimonial negotiations. Authorities have reiterated that such demands constitute a criminal offense and may attract legal action.