By The Sampadak Express
In a bizarre and controversial incident from Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, a 52-year-old woman has sparked widespread outrage and social condemnation by marrying her grandson. This incident comes close on the heels of another sensational case in Aligarh, where a mother-in-law and her son-in-law tied the knot, stirring social media and public debate.
The woman, identified as Indrawati, a resident of Pratap Pur Belwaria Dalit Basti under the Baskhari police station area, married 28-year-old Azad—who is her relative and socially considered her grandson. The two reportedly eloped and got married at the Govind Sahab Temple despite strong objections from her husband, family, and the local community.
Indrawati is a mother of four children. She had been married for around 20 years to Chandrashekhar Azad, her second husband, who also resides in the same village. At the time of their marriage, Indrawati already had a daughter from a previous relationship. Chandrashekhar later arranged the marriage of her stepdaughter two years ago.
Unbeknownst to the community and her family, Indrawati had developed a close relationship with Azad, who belonged to the same caste and was regarded as her grandson in traditional kinship terms. Over time, their bond grew stronger, and they eventually decided to marry, pledging to live and die together.
Two days before the wedding, Chandrashekhar discovered the affair, and the matter escalated to the local police. Both parties were called to the Lahatorwa police outpost for a discussion, but no resolution was reached.
Unfazed by societal norms or legal implications, the couple solemnized their marriage on Tuesday at the Govind Sahab Temple. Once news of the marriage spread, both their families and the local Dalit community decided to socially boycott the couple.
Reacting emotionally and in protest, Chandrashekhar created a symbolic effigy of his wife, dressed it in her clothes, and conducted her mock funeral rites, including the “terahvin” (a 13-day post-death ritual). He also leveled a serious accusation against Indrawati and Azad, alleging that they had conspired to kill him.
Following the backlash, Indrawati and Azad reportedly left for another state to begin a new life away from public scrutiny. Station House Officer Sant Kumar Singh confirmed that the police have summoned Chandrashekhar to submit a formal complaint, and appropriate legal action will follow based on his statement.
This incident has not only shocked the local community but also raised significant concerns about evolving social norms, legal boundaries, and the psychological dynamics behind such relationships.
