A clandestine wedding in Nepal between a 60-year-old Hindu school owner and his 28-year-old Muslim teacher has sent shockwaves through Bihar’s Muzaffarpur. Rakesh Shah and Shaishta Parveen, colleagues at his Aurai school, fled together on February 18, marrying in a temple ceremony that bypassed Indian legal hurdles.
Their joyous photos and videos, showing the couple in traditional attire exchanging vows, have gone viral, amassing millions of views. Shaishta appears radiant in the footage, declaring her voluntary decision to marry Rakesh. She appeals for peace, assuring viewers she’s not coerced and happy in her choice.
Back home, Shaishta’s brother isn’t buying it. He stormed the Aurai police station, lodging an FIR against Rakesh, his wife, daughter, and five others. Allegations include abduction for marriage and religious conversion, with Rakesh labeled a predator exploiting his position as a married father of four.
The inter-community marriage has villagers on edge. Rakesh’s school remains shut, his residence under watch. SHO Raja Singh confirms police are probing the video’s legitimacy and maintaining strict vigilance to avert unrest.
This saga unfolds against Bihar’s conservative backdrop, where love across religious lines often invites backlash. Social media buzzes with divided opinions—some hail it as true love, others decry it as scandal. With FIR in place and videos authenticated, the coming days promise more drama in this forbidden romance.