In a shocking incident from Rajasthan's Bhilwara district, a man has printed condolence notice and held a funeral feast for his daughter after she married a man of her own choice, against her family’s wishes.
The unusual act took place in Sareri village, where Bhairulal Joshi had arranged his daughter Pooja’s marriage to Sanjay Tiwari, a local man. According to relatives, the family had spent several lakhs of rupees on the wedding, which was formalised in April of this year.
However, the situation took a dramatic turn when Pooja went missing on July 29. Joshi subsequently filed a police report, stating that his daughter had left to take an exam at Manikya Lal Verma College and never returned. Head Constable Shravan Kumar said police began a search and, after tracing Pooja’s phone, discovered she had willingly married a relative of her husband, Suraj Tiwari.
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When Pooja appeared before the Superintendent of Police on August 4, she confirmed she had married Suraj voluntarily and expressed fears for her safety from her family. Following this, her father, Bhairulal Joshi, decided to disown her publicly.
Speaking to reporters, Joshi explained his actions: "When my daughter came to the police station, she gave statements against us. I am deeply hurt and thus have decided to conduct her funeral. She is dead for the family." He have printed a condolence notice in her name.
Joshi has also been observing a 12-day mourning period at home and held a 'mrityubhoj' (funeral feast) on August 10. Reports suggest that local villagers and family members have been attending the rituals.
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