Life took an unexpected turn for Gautam Kumar, a 23-year-old man in India who recently achieved his dream of becoming a schoolteacher after passing the Bihar Public Service Commission exam, according to Times Now News.
Gautam Kumar’s journey began with the aspirations of a young man eager to make a positive impact as an educator. Passing the Bihar Public Service Commission exam was a moment of joy and triumph for him, marking the beginning of a promising career.
The Shocking Incident
However, just 12 days into his new role, Gautam found himself facing an unimaginable situation. On November 29, four gunmen stormed his school, kidnapped him at gunpoint, and sped away in an SUV, leaving the entire community in shock, according to The Times of India.
Rajesh Rai, a local brick kiln owner, was the mastermind behind the abduction. His shocking demand was for Gautam Kumar to marry his daughter. Faced with the terrifying alternative of violence, the young teacher reluctantly agreed to tie the knot.
The forced marriage unfolded with images depicting Mr. Kumar and his ‘bride’ in traditional wedding attire, capturing the distress on the groom’s face. Reports indicated that physical violence was employed as a coercive tactic, highlighting the extreme measures taken to ensure compliance.
Family’s Protest and Police Intervention
In response to Mr. Kumar’s abduction, his family members staged a protest, blocking roads for hours and demanding his release. Police intervened on November 30, raiding Rajesh Rai’s house and successfully rescuing the kidnapped teacher. Unfortunately, the kidnappers managed to escape arrest.
In a court statement, Mr. Kumar expressed genuine fear of retribution from the bride’s family, shedding light on the broader issue in Bihar. Allegedly, families resort to kidnapping as a means to secure unions without succumbing to exorbitant dowry demands.
His family blocked off a road for hours to protest against the marriage and demand his freedom, and he was eventually rescued by the police on November 30 but his kidnappers managed to escape arrest.
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