family opposition to marriage
Pakistani Couple Elopes Across India-Pakistan Border in Kutch to Escape Family Opposition
Nov 25, 2025 08:13 pm CST
A young Pakistani couple, Popat and Gauri, eloped and crossed the India-Pakistan border on foot into Gujarat's Kutch district after facing opposition to their relationship from their families. The pair traveled 8 kilometers from their village before being detained by Border Security Force personnel near pillar number 1016, marking the second such cross-border elopement incident in just two months.
Bihar Student Weds Teacher Against Family Wishes: Couple Appeals for Protection in Viral Video
Sep 30, 2025 08:37 pm CST
In Bihar, India, a coaching center student married her teacher-turned-police officer despite strong family opposition. The couple, who eloped and wed at a temple, released a viral video appealing for acceptance and protection, with the young woman affirming her legal right to choose her partner as an adult over 18 years old. Local police are investigating to ensure the couple is not under duress.