India, June 9 -- A wedding ceremony turned into a tragedy for the Bride's family in the Islamnagar area of Khatima town in Uttarakhand when her father died due to a heart attack following a dispute over dowry and the 'mehr' amount.

Angry relatives of the bride, joined by locals, held the groom and several wedding guests hostage and assaulted them. Authorities had to intervene and deploy a heavy police force to prevent further unrest.

Upon receiving information about the clash, the Khatima Kotwali police reached the spot and brought the situation under control.

Police said that an investigation into the incident is underway.

Security has been tightened in the area, with additional forces deployed to maintain law and order.

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