UP groom leads baraat to DM office over power cut row

In Uttar Pradesh's Banda, a groom led his baraat to the district magistrate's office after a power cut disrupted pre-wedding celebrations. Kuldeep blamed soaring smart meter bills and a negative balance for the outage, asking, "How do I bring my bride home in darkness?" Officials assured action, while authorities ordered an inquiry into the disconnection complaint amid peak summer heat.