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- A family in Khachraud, Ujjain district, performed a symbolic funeral for their living 18-year-old daughter after she married a man from a different community against their wishes.
- The family burned her photograph, carried out a traditional ritual called 'gorani', and declared all social and family ties with her severed.
- According to the report, the matter had earlier reached the police station, where the woman refused to identify her parents and two brothers, prompting the family's decision.
- The incident, carried out in the presence of members of the Prajapati community, has shaken the local area.
What to watch next
- Any police or administration action regarding the ritual and the couple's safety.
- Response or intervention from the Prajapati community leadership.
- Whether the woman and her husband face further social pressure or formal ostracism in the area.
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Named India · Khachroud · Ujjain · Khachroud Police Station · Prajapati Community
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