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Shocking Case of Bride Sale in Varanasi: Young Woman Escapes Forced Marriage
Gyanhigyan english | March 22, 2026 12:40 AM CST


In a disturbing incident from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, a young woman has reported being sold for marriage for a sum of 1 lakh rupees. She has accused a man named Altaf of attempting to sell her into marriage. Three individuals have been named as suspects in this case.


The victim, identified as Neha (a pseudonym), recounted her ordeal, stating that she was taken to a court for the purpose of marriage. She managed to escape and report the incident to the police. Neha explained that she was on her way to her sister's house when she met Altaf on the train, where they began conversing and eventually formed a friendship.


Neha further revealed that during their conversation, Altaf persuaded her to accompany him to Farrukhabad. Trusting him, she agreed, and they disembarked in Agra. However, when they couldn't find transportation from Agra, she accompanied Altaf to Mainpuri, where he claimed he had relatives. There, he took her to the Karhal police station area, where he began discussing marriage with a man named Hridesh.


Hridesh's relative, Ramnivas Pal, also pressured her regarding the marriage. The three men then attempted to take her to the Karhal tehsil to formalize the marriage. Neha resisted, stating she did not wish to marry, at which point Ramnivas revealed that Altaf had sold her for 1 lakh rupees. Seizing an opportunity, she managed to escape and went directly to the police station.


Police Action and Medical Examination

Following her complaint, the police have registered a case against Altaf, Ramnivas Pal, and Hridesh under serious charges. Currently, all three suspects are on the run, and efforts are underway to apprehend them. Authorities have stated that they are actively pursuing leads to locate the suspects. Meanwhile, the victim is undergoing a medical examination and will be presented in court after the procedure.



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