Muzaffarnagar, December 3: In a rare gesture, a bridegroom returned Rs 11 lakh cash and ornaments he received as dowry to the bride's parents and instead took Re 1 as 'shagun'. The wedding ceremony was held in Lakhan village under Titawi police station area here on Friday. Uttar Pradesh Shocker: Suicide Note of Woman Over Dowry Issue Goes Viral, Found Alive Later.

Bridegroom Saurabh Chauhan is a revenue officer (lekhpal) and bride Prince is a retired army jawan's daughter. Chauhan's gesture garnered praise from villagers. Groom Demands Immediate Dowry on Wedding Day From Bride's Family, Threatens To Call Off Wedding; Watch Viral Video.

National president of Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan Thakur Puran Singh said this could serve as the first step towards a positive change. Amarpal, a villager, said the groom's gesture will serve as an example for others.