Anushka and Anurag's marriage has led to a dangerous situation as they flee from threats and violence from her family in Bihar, who disapprove of their relationship.
Anushka, a girl from Darbhanga, Bihar, and Anurag, a boy from Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, have found themselves in a perilous situation following their decision to marry against her family's wishes. The couple, who fell in love during their meeting at Banaras Hindu University about four years ago, decided to take a bold step for their love, but faced severe backlash from Anushka's family, who reacted violently upon learning about their plans to marry.
Since their marriage, the couple has been on the run for the past four months, fearing for their safety due to threats from Anushka's relatives. Every day has been a struggle for survival as they avoid confrontation and escape into different cities to evade the ire of her family, who have issued threats and insults towards Anurag, even to the point of death threats. This situation highlights the grim reality faced by many couples in India who defy traditional family expectations in matters of love and marriage.
The love story of Anushka and Anurag sheds light on the larger issue of honor-based violence and the challenges faced by inter-caste or inter-region couples in India. Their plight serves as a reminder of the risks that couples may encounter when choosing love over family arrangement and societal norms, raising questions about the necessity of legal protection and societal acceptance for such relationships.
