Bilaspur, Nov. 10 -- A newly married bride left her in-laws' house four days after her marriage and decamped with jewellery and cash worth Rs.18 lakh in the Bharari area of Bilaspur district, police said on Monday.

The bride is accused of stealing gold and silver jewellery worth lakhs along with cash before fleeing. The incident has left the affected family in deep shock, and the matter has become a major topic of discussion throughout the region.

In a complaint filed with the police, the groom's sister provided a detailed account of the events. According to the complainant, her brother married a 22-year-old woman from Yamunanagar on October 31 at the Civil Court in Jagadhri, Haryana.

Following the court marriage, the bride came to liv...