Hyderabad Shaken: Parents Abduct Daughter from In-Laws' Home in Shocking Act of Disapproval

A chilling incident has sent shockwaves through Hyderabad, as a 22-year-old woman was forcibly abducted from her in-laws' residence by her own parents and a mob of over ten individuals. The dramatic and deeply disturbing event, which unfolded in the Kukatpally area, is believed to be a severe consequence of the young woman, B.

Vaishnavi, marrying a man against her family's wishes.

The terrifying scene transpired late on a Friday evening, around 10:30 PM, leaving Vaishnavi's husband, K. Krishna, and his family in utter shock and distress. Krishna, a mechanic by profession, had married Vaishnavi approximately two months prior to the incident.

Their union, however, had clearly failed to gain the acceptance of Vaishnavi's parents, B. Venkat Reddy and B. Lakshmi Devi, whose profound disapproval escalated into this brazen act of violence and coercion.

Eyewitnesses, including Krishna's parents, recounted the horrific moments when Vaishnavi’s parents, accompanied by a large group, stormed into their home.

Despite desperate attempts by Krishna's family to intervene and protect their daughter-in-law, they were violently pushed aside and overpowered by the aggressive mob. Vaishnavi was then physically dragged out of the house and forced into a waiting vehicle, vanishing into the night with her abductors.

Crucially, the entire harrowing episode was captured on the premises' CCTV cameras, providing irrefutable evidence of the abduction.

This footage is now a critical piece of evidence in the police investigation, painting a stark picture of the premeditated nature of the crime and the sheer force employed by Vaishnavi's parents and their accomplices.

Upon receiving the distressing complaint, local authorities swiftly registered a case.

Charges have been filed under several serious sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Section 365 (kidnapping), Section 342 (wrongful confinement), Section 506 (criminal intimidation), and Section 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), read with Section 149 (every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object).

The police have acknowledged the gravity of the situation, recognizing it as a potential 'honor' related crime stemming from familial disapproval of the marriage.

Special teams have been immediately constituted and dispatched to locate Vaishnavi and her parents. The community, along with human rights activists, are closely following the developments, hoping for Vaishnavi's safe return and justice against this egregious violation of personal liberty and choice.

This incident serves as a grim reminder of the challenges faced by individuals who choose partners outside of parental approval in certain societal contexts, highlighting the urgent need for stronger legal protection and social awareness.