Washim: 'Robber Bride' Gang Kidnaps Groom's Father, 5 Arrested

• A fraudulent marriage scheme in Washim, Maharashtra, led to the kidnapping of the groom's father and robbery.
• The groom, Deepak Khanzhode, paid 2 lakh rupees for his marriage to Radha Tupe.
• After the wedding, the "bride's" associates kidnapped the groom's father, Sitaram Khanzhode, and vandalized property.
• The gang also robbed 15,000 rupees from another car and assaulted its occupants while transporting the kidnapped father.
• Washim police rescued the father and arrested 5 individuals, including the "bride" and agents, with 8 others still at large.

Why It Matters: Beware: Marriage scams now involve kidnapping and robbery, as seen in Washim.