The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has issued a notice to the Delhi Police urging them to register a First Information Report (FIR) against the family of a woman, who is threatening to kill her and her husband for marrying outside her caste.
It was revealed that the woman was recently rescued by an Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), had married a man belonging to another caste.
The woman along with the NGO had sought the help from the commission, since the couple has not been able to meet the husband’s family following their marriage and suspect the involvement of the woman’s uncle.
Following which DCW Chairperson Swati Maliwal issued a notice to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (southeast) Chinmoy Biswal to look into the matter and register an FIR.
She also has requested Delhi Police to provide the couple security as the woman has expressed fear for their life.
“The girl informed the Commission that she is a resident of Delhi and went to Jaipur to study where she stayed with her paternal uncle and aunt.
There, she fell in love with a boy who belongs to another caste.
She informed that when her uncle and aunt learnt about her relationship, they objected to the same and tortured her physically and mentally,” DCW spokesperson said.
According to the spokesperson, the woman informed the commission that her paternal uncle has considerable political clout and has very good relations with well known politicians.
She stated that he also threatened to kidnap her husband’s younger sister as well.
“It has been a few days since I had issued a Notice in the matter. However an FIR is yet to be registered. There is a direct threat to the lives of the couple as well as the lives of the man’s family.
The woman fears that due to the political clout of her family, no action will be taken against them. I appeal to the Delhi Police to take action against the accused and provide protection to the girl,”
DCW Chairperson Swati Maliwal said.