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Bareilly man found hanged month after love marriage
A 28-year-old man, Faizan, was found hanging at his home in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district, a month after he married a woman of his choice against his family's wishes. Police said some…
A 28-year-old man, Faizan, was found hanging at his home in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district, a month after he married a woman of his choice against his family's wishes. Police said some family members were displeased with the marriage and had cut off ties with him.
Faizan's wife told police he remained under stress due to the estrangement from his family. No suicide note was found. Police have sent the body for post-mortem and are investigating the circumstances leading to his death.
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The case highlights the social pressure and violence that can follow inter-caste or love marriages in some parts of India. Under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, some families have used legal threats against such unions. The police investigation will focus on whether there was any abetment to suicide or harassment. The post-mortem report and call records will be key evidence. The next step is the autopsy report, which usually takes a few days.
Source: ndtv.com
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