Couple tied to tree as punishment for eloping

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Press Trust of India Jaipur
Last Updated : Apr 17 2016 | 7:57 PM IST
A couple was tied to a tree as punishment for eloping by the father of the girl upon their return to their village in Banswara district of Rajasthan.
The incident happened yesterday in Arthuna area when the couple, living in Gujarat returned to their village at the request of the girl's father after running away in February, police said.
Locals informed the police about the matter following which the couple was rescued, police said.
Kanti Lal Katara, 36, had an affair with a 20-year-old girl from the same village and the two had eloped.
The girl's father, Gautam Lal, and another relative have been arrested and investigation is on, police said.
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First Published: Apr 17 2016 | 7:57 PM IST

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