Lesbian couple in UP village seeks police protection to marry
PTI, Jun 20, 2019, 4:26 PM IST
Muzaffarnagar (UP) : A lesbian couple in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district has sought police protection after their families opposed their decision to get married and allegedly threatened them of dire consequences, an official said Thursday.
According to Additional Superintendent of Police (Shamli), Rajesh Srivastava, Komal (21) and Pinki (24) (names changed), from separate villages in Kandhla area here, came to his office on Wednesday seeking protection from their families.
The police assured the women of safety and they were later sent home, the ASP Srivastava said.
The two women had met each other while studying in a college in Ghaziabad and are in a love from past six months, he added.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Kejriwal claims CBI raid against Sisodia in coming days; BJP calls sympathy drama
Looking forward to building upon momentum in India-US ties: PM Modi
Air India flight makes emergency landing after engine shut off midair
IndiGo faces penalty from customs dept; to contest order
HMPV not new virus, no reason to worry: Union Health Minister Nadda
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Udupi: Fish theft suspect thrashed at Malpe harbour
Chikkamagaluru: Tensions escalate over dargah dispute in Kote layout
Geethartha Chinthane 148: Speaking of Comfort, but Bringing Sorrow
Markets rebound in early trade after sharp decline in previous session
Mangaluru: Rare quadruplets delivery at Father Muller Medical College Hospital
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.