A rape accused tied the knot with the victim as per Hindu tradition on the premises of the Baleswar jail on Saturday.
The nuptials were solemnised in the presence of jail authorities and inmates.
Bikash Das (25), a resident of Baisinga in Mayurbhanj district, had been in a physical relationship with a young girl of his locality on the pretext of marrying her. Being influenced by some nefarious characters, he then started avoiding her and the relationship turned sour.
Later, the girl lodged a complaint with the Rupsa police against the youth alleging rape. Based on the complaint, Bikash was arrested and forwarded to the court.
A few days after the incident, the families of both accused and victim wanted to settle the matter outside the court. Following the consent of families, the youth and girl sought permission from the jail authorities for the wedding.
Acknowledging their initiative, the court also permitted the accused and victim to go ahead with marriage and directed the jail authorities to make arrangements for the ceremony.