- Bride Already Married Twice, ₹1 Lakh Deal Fixed, Groom’s Family Already Paid Advance
Punjab Newsline | Abohar
A shocking case of fraud under the guise of marriage has come to light, where a family from Suratgarh, Rajasthan was allegedly cheated by a gang posing as a bride’s family.
According to reports, the groom’s wedding procession reached Ajit Nagar in Abohar on March 27, only for a startling truth to emerge. The bride, with whom the marriage had been arranged, was already married twice and had a daughter. As soon as this information surfaced, the bride and her family fled the spot.
The victim’s family stated that their son has speech and hearing difficulties. During this time, a woman introduced them to a mediator in Abohar, who arranged the match with a girl from Ajit Nagar. The mediator allegedly hid the girl’s marital history and fixed the alliance.
The bride’s family demanded ₹1 lakh for the marriage. Considering their financial condition, the groom’s family agreed to the demand and even transferred ₹10,500 online as part of the deal.
After fixing the alliance, March 27 was set as the wedding date. When the baraat arrived in Abohar, the bride’s family insisted that the legal formalities be completed at the tehsil office first, claiming the wedding would later take place in Suratgarh.
However, during document verification at the tehsil, it was revealed that the woman had already been married twice and had a child. The revelation left the groom’s family stunned.
Allegations of Organized Fraud Racket
Soon after the truth came out, the bride and her family fled. Enraged, the groom’s family caught hold of the mediator and one of her relatives and handed them over to the police.
They alleged that an organized gang is operating such scams, targeting vulnerable families and exploiting their circumstances for money.
The police have registered a case and begun an investigation. Statements of the victim’s family are being recorded, and they have demanded strict action against all those involved in the fraud.