Madhya Pradesh Village Faces Backlash Over 'Elopement Boycott' Move

Residents of a village in Madhya Pradesh announced a social boycott of couples who elope for marriage. Authorities have initiated action against those issuing the diktat, which was not sanctioned by the Gram Sabha. The village's decision went viral, prompting police intervention and an ongoing investigation.

In a controversial move, a village in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district declared a social boycott of couples eloping for marriage. Authorities swiftly responded, ordering action against the individuals responsible for issuing the unofficial decree.

The January 23 announcement in Pancheva caught widespread attention after a video surfaced, showing a man declaring that those who marry for love would be socially ostracized, even denied employment and basic necessities such as milk.

Collector Misha Singh clarified that the decision was made by villagers, not by the Gram Sabha. Police are conducting a thorough investigation, with additional actions pending the probe's outcome.

(With inputs from agencies.)