Dowry Demands: Pune Family Calls Off Wedding After Demanding 15 Tola Gold, ₹20 Lakh

• A retired police inspector's daughter's wedding was called off after the groom's family made escalating dowry demands.
• The groom's family, led by retired Chief Engineer Jagdish Lihitkar, initially demanded a solitaire diamond ring, 10 tola gold, and ₹20 lakh cash.
• The bride's father also bore ₹10 lakh for a five-star hotel engagement ceremony in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
• As the wedding neared, demands increased to 15 tola gold, and the wedding was abruptly canceled via WhatsApp after cards were distributed.
• A complaint has been filed at Chhavani Police Station against five individuals, including Jagdish Lihitkar and his son-in-law Hrishikesh Yashod, for fraud.

Why It Matters: A wedding was canceled due to escalating dowry demands, leading to a police complaint against the groom's family.