Bareilly: Groom Jailed for Dowry, Claims Bride Refused Due to His Weight

• A wedding in Bareilly was called off after the groom's family demanded 20 lakh rupees and a car just before the 'pheras'.
• The bride's family had already spent significantly on the engagement and wedding preparations.
• Police were informed, leading to the arrest of the groom, his father, and brother-in-law.
• The groom later alleged the wedding was canceled due to his weight, claiming body shaming by the bride, not dowry.

Why It Matters: It highlights dowry demands and body shaming allegations disrupting a wedding.