In Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district, Rampratap was arrested for allegedly cutting his wife's braid at a beauty parlour. The woman's father, Radhakrishna, filed a complaint citing dowry harassment, alleging demands for appliances. While Radhakrishna links the incident to dowry issues, locals suggest Rampratap was angered by his wife's eyebrow grooming appointment. CO Ravi Prakash confirmed ongoing investigations into the matter.
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