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Groom calls off marriage after spotting mother-in-law smoking, dancing in Uttar Pradesh

After arriving at the venue, the groom was apparently shocked to see his bride's mother join the festivities and dance while smoking a cigarette.

July 04, 2023 / 15:49 IST
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The dispute was eventually resolved after the panchayat intervened. (Representative image)
The dispute was eventually resolved after the panchayat intervened. (Representative image)

A groom in Uttar Pradesh reportedly called off his marriage after he spotted his mother-in-law dance while smoking a cigarette during the pre-wedding festivities.

The incident happened in Sambhal district where the arranged marriage was scheduled to take place on June 27, Times Now reported. After arriving at the venue, the groom was apparently shocked to see his bride's mother join the festivities and dance while smoking a cigarette. As per reports, the groom immediately called for the celebrations to be halted and called off the marriage. It was followed by a dispute between the two families.

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Later, however, the panchayat was called and the problem was resolved with the families eventually agreeing to proceed with the marriage, the publication reported.

In another bizarre wedding incident in Uttar Pradesh, a bride chased his runaway groom for 20 km and brought him back to the mandap, all while dressed in her wedding finery.