India: Father of six runs away with son’s fiancée, assaults wife for complaining
He left home with ₹200,000 cash and 17 grams of gold before marrying the woman
In a shocking incident from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, a father of six allegedly eloped with and married his youngest son’s bride-to-be after developing a relationship during visits to her home.
According to NDTV, the man, Shakeel, had initially arranged the marriage between his son and the young woman but reportedly abused family members who objected to his behaviour.
His wife, Shabana, claimed that Shakeel began secretly communicating with the girl over the phone, raising her suspicions of an affair.
“He used to video call her the whole day. At first, no one believed me. Then my son and I collected evidence against them,” Shabana told the media.
She added that she had caught Shakeel with the woman on two occasions. Their 15-year-old son refused to marry the girl after learning of his father’s involvement. The son also alleged that his grandparents were aware of the affair and helped facilitate his marriage.
Shakeel reportedly left home with ₹200,000 in cash and about 17 grams of gold before marrying the woman.
Similar Incidents
The incident highlight a growing trend of unconventional and controversial elopements in Uttar Pradesh, often involving close family members or breaches of traditional marital expectations.
Woman elopes with daughter’s father-in-law
On April 25, Mamta, 43, from Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly eloped with her daughter’s father-in-law, Shailendra, 46, during her husband’s frequent absences. They ran away together with jewellery and cash. Mamta’s son said Shailendra often visited secretly, and neighbors confirmed his late-night visits. Mamta’s husband filed a police complaint, and an investigation is ongoing.
Bride’s mother elopes with Groom
On April 16, Sapna Devi, 42, eloped with her daughter’s fiancé, Rahul, days before the wedding, taking ₹350,000 cash and ₹500,000 worth of jewellery. Sapna cited domestic abuse and said her husband encouraged her to run away. The couple traveled across states before returning amid media attention. The bride’s father filed a complaint, and police continue to investigate.
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