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Couple Found Hanging After Secret Inter-Caste Marriage
2 Jul
Summary
- Young couple found hanging from a single rope on a tree.
- They reportedly performed marriage rituals due to caste differences.
- The couple had been in a secret relationship for three years.
A tragic discovery was made on Thursday morning in Mahoba district, where a young couple was found hanging from a single rope on a tree. The incident occurred in the Charkhari police station area. Police were alerted and found a mobile phone, a cold drink bottle, and chip wrappers at the scene.
Villagers revealed that the couple, who had been in a secret relationship for three years due to their different castes, allegedly performed marriage rituals. They reportedly feared family and societal opposition to their union. Both had gone missing on Wednesday night, with families filing missing persons reports.
The bodies were sent for a post-mortem examination, and a forensic team gathered evidence. Authorities are investigating all angles of the case and await the post-mortem report and further evidence to determine the next steps.
