M. Vijay, 22, of Kokkarayanpettai in Namakkal district, and Archana, 20, acquired married on June 28 this yr. The couple resided at EVR Street in Kallukadaimedu, Erode. As they belonged to completely different castes, their union was opposed by Archana’s dad and mom.
Archana labored at a centre in Appanaickenpalayam, and Vijay used to drop her there every day on his two-wheeler.
On Tuesday, when the couple was travelling, a automobile intercepted their two-wheeler. Archana’s dad and mom, Selvam and Kavitha, together with 4 of their relations, kidnapped her and took her away within the automobile, in keeping with the police. Vijay instantly lodged a grievance with the Erode South police.
A search was launched and their automobile was discovered crossing the Varattupallam check-post in Anthiyur taluk earlier than heading in the direction of Karnataka through Bargur Hills. The police intercepted the automobile in Bargur and rescued Archana. All six accused have been taken to the police station.
A case has been registered in opposition to Selvam, Kavitha, Palanisamy, Karumalaiyan, Shanmugan, and Yuvaraj. They have been produced within the court docket and lodged in jail.
Published – August 20, 2025 12:31 pm IST
