Rajasthan News: In a dramatic turn of events in Churu, Rajasthan, a married woman approached the police station seeking urgent assistance, claiming that she and her boyfriend were receiving death threats from her in-laws. The woman, identified as Gayatri, recounted her harrowing story, which left police officials astounded and prompted an immediate investigation by the Superintendent of Police (SP).Help Me, They Want to Kill Us! - A Distressing Call for AidGayatri, a 20-year-old from the village of Jegania, revealed that she had been coerced into marriage three years ago against her will. I did not want to marry, she stated, explaining that her family had forced her into an arranged marriage as part of a traditional practice known as aata saata, where girls are exchanged for marriage. This practice often leads to women being trapped in unwanted unions. After her brothers divorce nine months ago, Gayatri made the courageous decision to leave her husband and return to her parental home.I Was in Love with Someone Else - A Forbidden RelationshipFor the past four years, Gayatri had been in a relationship with Ramchandra, who owns a shoe shop in Rajaldesar. Despite their desire to marry, family obligations led to Gayatris forced marriage. Following her escape from her husbands home, she rekindled her relationship with Ramchandra. I returned to him when my aata saata was nullified, she explained.We Had to Leave Home - A Life in HidingAfter leaving her marital home, Gayatri moved back in with her family but soon decided to live with Ramchandra. Three months ago, they relocated to Delhi to stay with acquaintances. However, their newfound freedom came at a cost they began receiving threats from Gayatris in-laws, prompting them to seek police intervention for their safety.SP Takes Immediate Action: We Will InvestigateUpon hearing their plight, the SP assured them that their concerns would be taken seriously. He instructed the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter and emphasized that if the threats were substantiated, protective measures would be implemented for both Gayatri and Ramchandra. The authorities also indicated that appropriate action would be taken against those making the threats.This incident highlights not only the personal struggles faced by individuals caught in oppressive societal norms but also the urgent need for protective measures against domestic violence and harassment.
