Following her marriage, a young bride encountered a deeply distressing ordeal in her new familys residence that has left an indelible mark on her. During the honeymoon period, she alleges that her father-in-law forcibly engaged in physical relations with her. The incident, which unfolded in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, came to light when the bride disclosed it to her parents, who were equally shocked by the revelation.According to a report, the 24-year-old bride, who had recently married, accused her husbands father of coercing her into unwanted physical intimacy. Subsequently, she faced threats when she attempted to raise her voice against the alleged assault. Distraught by the incident, she sought refuge at her parents home and decided to file a formal complaint.The victim lodged an FIR accusing her father-in-law of rape at the police station in Chhatarpur. Police officials have transferred the case file to the Kolar region, where the accused father-in-law resided. They confirmed that the accused is a retired officer, while the victims husband is employed abroad. The victim claimed that her father-in-law had been making inappropriate advances towards her since her marriage.In her statement to the police, she recounted that, following a religious ritual at home, she was resting in her room when her father-in-law allegedly entered and assaulted her. She further alleged that both her father-in-law and mother-in-law warned her of dire consequences if she dared to speak out about the incident.The police have initiated a thorough investigation into the matter following the registration of the FIR. The case has raised serious concerns in the community and among authorities in Bhopal, prompting calls for swift and just action to ensure justice for the victim.
