Outrage grips Bihar after a brazen forced marriage scandal in Samastipur, where a library-goer was kidnapped, drugged senseless, and wed in a ceremony that defied humanity. Chakranjali village under Shahpur Patori thana witnessed this atrocity, now exposed through explosive social media videos drawing national attention.
Sumit Kumar, 23, a dedicated exam hopeful, vanished en route to study. His family’s overnight hunt uncovered the heinous truth: locals had seized him for a compelled union, holding him against his will.
The evidence is damning. Videos show Sumit collapsing from narcotics during the mandap rites, only for attendees to forcibly enact traditions on his inert body. A follow-up recording captures his isolation in a sealed chamber, enduring 24 hours of terror while appealing for aid.
Patouri DSP BK Medhavi reports no lodged application from kin as yet. Preliminary findings hint at prior affection between the parties involved. ‘Media and online buzz brought this to light; verification of footage precedes any arrests or charges,’ he clarified.
The episode ignites discourse on consent, rural power dynamics, and the scourge of pakdaoua vivah. With public pressure mounting, police pledge thorough scrutiny. This must catalyze reforms—vigorous policing, education drives, and legal deterrents—to shield vulnerable youth from such predatory rituals in India’s heartland.