Barabanki Bride Seeks Divorce Hours After Nikah Over Dowry Demand and Payment Dispute

A marriage in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, ended in divorce just five hours after the nikah ceremony. The bride refused to join her groom's family following an alleged dowry demand for a Bullet motorcycle and disputes over mehr payment. Eyewitnesses reported abusive language and alcohol-related tensions during the wedding. Despite mediation attempts, the bride decided not to proceed, leading to mutual divorce.