Singh Targeted Families That Were Struggling To Find Brides Due To Financial Constraints Or Advanced Age Of Grooms

A 59-year-old man from Punjab, identified as Resham Singh, has been arrested for masterminding a series of fraudulent marriages across Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan.

- Sunil Rahar

ROHTAK:

The accused had allegedly solemnised fake marriages by taking money from grooms, ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh, and renting out brides for a short period before they fled with gold and cash.

Singh was arrested following a joint raid by Haryana and Rajasthan police at a wedding function in Dabwali, Haryana, on June 1. At the time of his arrest, Singh was performing the role of a bride's father during the ceremony of a disabled groom from Moga district, Punjab. The bride, however, failed to provide any details about her father when questioned, leading to the immediate arrest of the accused.