A Shocking Case from Bareilly: A Bride, Family Betrayal, and Legal Trouble
In a recent and deeply disturbing case from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, a newly married man has filed a serious police complaint against his wife. This case involves allegations of domestic violence, theft of money and jewelry, an affair with a relative, and blackmail for money.
The Marriage and What Went Wrong
A young man living in the Subhash Nagar area of Bareilly got married on March 11, 2024. His bride was from Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh. The marriage was arranged with full consent from both families. Both families spent a lot of money on the wedding and had high hopes for the couple.
But things didn’t go as expected.
From the very first day, the bride started behaving rudely and aggressively with her new husband and in-laws. According to the husband, she would get angry without reason, argue, and even hit people in the house.
One day, she even hit her husband on the head with a heavy object, which caused him to become unconscious for several hours.
Despite all this, the husband tried to keep the marriage together. He hoped things would get better. But after five months, something even more shocking happened.
Theft of ₹18 Lakhs and Disappearance
On August 12, 2024, the bride suddenly left the house without informing anyone. She took with
her:
Cash and jewelry worth around ₹18 lakhs
Important personal belongings
The family searched for her everywhere but could not find her. They tried calling her, but her phone was switched off. Her sudden disappearance shocked everyone.
What Happened Next: The Husband Contacts Her Family
After many days of searching, the husband decided to call her family. He learned that she had gone back to her maternal home. So, he went there to bring her back and try to sort out the situation peacefully.
But what he found there was even more painful.
The Truth Comes Out: Affair with Her Cousin
When the husband reached her home, he was informed that the bride had been in a relationship with her maternal cousin (mother’s sister’s son or brother’s son). This relationship existed before the marriage, but her family had arranged her marriage to someone else.
According to the husband, the bride never wanted to marry him. She always wanted to be with her cousin, but due to family pressure, she married him.
At her maternal uncle’s home, her cousin threatened the husband with a pistol and forced him to sign a blank paper. The cousin also warned him to stay away from the bride.
Blackmail and Legal Threats
The husband somehow managed to bring his wife back to Bareilly. But instead of improving, the situation became worse.
Now, the wife is allegedly:
Demanding ₹50 lakhs from the husband
Threatening to file a false dowry case against him and his family if he does not pay
She openly said that she wants to live with her cousin, not with her husband.
Police Involvement and Complaint Filed
The husband has now filed a formal complaint with the police. In his complaint, he has mentioned:
Theft of ₹18 lakh cash and jewelry
Mental and physical abuse
Blackmail for ₹50 lakhs
Threats of false dowry charges
Illegal relationship with her cousin
The police have registered the case and started their investigation. They are talking to both families, collecting documents, and checking the facts.
Legal Points to Understand
This case may involve the following legal actions:
1. Section 498A (Dowry Harassment)
If the wife files a dowry case, the husband and his family may be questioned or arrested. But if the complaint is false, it is also a punishable offense.
2. IPC Section 406 (Criminal Breach of Trust)
If it is proved that she took the money and jewelry dishonestly, this law can be applied.
3. IPC Section 420 (Cheating and Fraud)
If the marriage was done with the intention to cheat, this section may also apply.
4. IPC Section 506 (Criminal Intimidation)
Threatening someone with a pistol or forcing signatures can be punished under this law.
Expert Opinion
Lawyers say that such cases are very sensitive. It is important to collect evidence like:
CCTV footage
Bank statements
Medical reports (in case of injuries)
Witnesses
Call recordings or messages
Both the husband and wife will get a chance to explain their side in court. The court will give its decision based on facts, evidence, and witness statements.
What Can We Learn from This?
This case teaches us some very important lessons:
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Marriage should be done with full consent from both people.
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If a person is not happy, it is better to speak openly than to cheat.
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Emotional and physical abuse must be reported quickly.
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False cases can ruin lives — they must be avoided.
Always keep proof of financial transactions in marriage.
Final Words
The case from Bareilly is a serious reminder of what can go wrong in relationships built on lies, pressure, or lack of honesty. It also shows how emotional betrayal and financial cheating can cause deep damage to families.
At the same time, it is important that such cases are handled fairly and legally. If someone is truly guilty, they must be punished. But if someone is falsely accused, they must get justice too.
Let us hope the police will investigate the matter carefully, and the truth will come out. Until then, the people involved must cooperate with the investigation and let the law take its course.