In Medak district of Telangana state, a man named Shekhar from Gandhi Nagar made headlines for climbing an electric pole. The reason behind his actions was due to his family not receiving the promised gold from his mother-in-law after his recent marriage to her daughter.
The incident occurred on Sunday when Shekhar climbed the pole, prompting the police and officials to intervene by cutting off the power supply to the area. Following a conversation with the police, Shekhar was assured that his grievances would be addressed, and he eventually climbed down from the pole.
The incident has garnered attention and sparked discussions around the prevalent practice of dowry in India. Dowry, the act of giving expensive gifts and cash to the groom’s family during a wedding, has been banned in India since 1961, but it continues to persist in many parts of the country.
