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Mother and Daughter’s Fiancés: Cross-Generational Elopements in Uttar Pradesh Spark Family Disputes

Two cases of mothers eloping with their daughters’ intended partners in Aligarh and Badaun highlight tensions between personal autonomy and traditional family expectations.

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Woman refused to return to husband despite family appeals. (Sourced)
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Overview

  • Sapna Devi, 39, from Aligarh, eloped with her daughter’s fiancé, Rahul, leading to a 10-day disappearance before surrendering to police and choosing to live with him.
  • Police released Sapna and Rahul after 48 hours of questioning and counselling, citing no legal basis to detain consenting adults despite family protests.
  • Sapna’s family accused her of fleeing with ₹5 lakh in cash and jewellery meant for her daughter’s wedding, claims she has denied as baseless.
  • In Badaun, 43-year-old Mamta allegedly eloped with her daughter’s father-in-law, Shailendra, sparking theft allegations and an ongoing police investigation.
  • These incidents reveal evolving assertions of personal agency in the face of deeply rooted societal norms and familial obligations in North India.