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Crime
Dispute Over Funeral Adornment Sparks Fight in Damoh, MP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 09:36 AM
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A quarrel over the groom's adornment at the funeral of 26‑year‑old Nita Lodhi in Mahua Khade village, Damoh district, escalated into a physical altercation between the bride's and groom's families.
The incident took place on Sunday during the funeral rites of Nita Lodhi, a 26‑year‑old resident of Mahua Khade village in the Madiyado police station area of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh.
The conflict began when the bride's family insisted that the groom be adorned with traditional ornaments as part of the funeral proceedings. The groom's family opposed this, leading to heated arguments.
The disagreement quickly turned violent, with members from both sides exchanging blows. Several people were injured and had to be taken to nearby hospitals.
Police were called to the scene and have taken statements from witnesses. No arrests have been reported yet, but the authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
The conflict began when the bride's family insisted that the groom be adorned with traditional ornaments as part of the funeral proceedings. The groom's family opposed this, leading to heated arguments.
The disagreement quickly turned violent, with members from both sides exchanging blows. Several people were injured and had to be taken to nearby hospitals.
Police were called to the scene and have taken statements from witnesses. No arrests have been reported yet, but the authorities are monitoring the situation closely.