Bride Cancels Wedding After Groom's Relative Beats Pet Dog; Police Arrive in UP

• A wedding in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, was called off by the bride after a relative of the groom allegedly beat her pet dog for barking.
• The incident occurred during the vermillion ceremony, following the exchange of garlands, leading to a major decision by the bride.
• The groom, Sumit Kheshwarni, stated they were in a love relationship and had previously eloped, with this social wedding arranged by the bride's family.
• An argument escalated into a physical fight between both families, resulting in injuries to members from both sides and police intervention.
• The bride firmly refused to proceed with the marriage, leading to the return of gifts and jewelry, though no formal complaint was filed.