In Sambhal, Kumari Shashi called off her wedding with Amit Rana. She accused him of being drunk. Amit claimed his friends spiked his drink. The bride's family alleged the entire wedding party was intoxicated. Police detained Amit and a relative. Mediation failed, and the marriage was canceled. Gifts were returned, and no formal complaint was filed with the police.
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