A chilling tale of coercion has emerged from Bihar, where a young aspirant was snatched from his studies, sedated, and married against his will in a village ceremony. The 23-year-old from Samastipur’s Chakranjali village became the unwitting center of a ‘forced marriage’ drama that has gone viral, sparking widespread condemnation.
On the fateful day, Sumit Kumar headed to the library as usual, buried in books for his exam prep. Hours turned into a sleepless night for his parents, who mobilized neighbors in the search. Word soon reached them: their son was being held hostage for a shotgun wedding by village locals.
Graphic videos paint a gruesome picture. Sumit slumps unconscious mid-ritual, drugged into oblivion, yet the proceedings continue with bystanders propping him up like a puppet. A separate clip features him confined in a locked room, his voice cracking as he begs for rescue after a full day in captivity.
Patouri DSP BK Medhavi addressed the media, noting the absence of a written FIR from the family. ‘Initial inquiries point to a pre-existing romantic involvement between the boy and girl,’ he revealed. Police are now dissecting the viral content for verification, promising swift action post-investigation.
Experts decry this as a blatant violation of personal autonomy, urging stricter laws against love jihad-like manipulations and forced unions. As Sumit’s ordeal fuels online debates, it underscores the dark underbelly of rural traditions clashing with modern rights. Authorities must act decisively to prevent future tragedies.