Woman faces social boycott over second marriage in Neemuch:Woman consumes poison after 500-member panchayat imposes ₹9.5 lakh fine

A shocking case has come to light in Neemuch on Saturday. Lakshmi, a 25-year-old resident of Nai Bawal village, consumed poison due to social taunts and pressure created regarding her second marriage. She is currently undergoing treatment at the district hospital. The case is from the Javad police station area. Social pressure increased after second marriage
According to family members, Lakshmi had married Praveen three months ago for her second marriage. Before this, she was married in Rampura about seven years ago. After coming to her parents’ home during Rakhi, her parents refused to keep her with them. After this, Lakshmi married Praveen. Heavy fine imposed in community panchayat
Praveen alleges that people from the community, upset about the second marriage, called a panchayat on December 6. In this meeting, the community president Karulal Regar, vice president Mohanlal Regar and other officials imposed a fine of 9 lakh 50 thousand rupees on the husband and wife and announced a decision to exclude them from the community for 14 years. Around 500 people were present in the panchayat. Lakshmi broke down from mental harassment
Husband Praveen says that since the panchayat’s decision, Lakshmi was constantly being taunted and mentally harassed. Under this stress, she consumed poison. When her condition deteriorated, Praveen immediately took her to the district hospital, where her treatment is ongoing. Demand for action against society officials
After the incident, Praveen demanded strict action from the administration against the responsible office bearers of the society. He says that he can’t pay such a huge fine, and due to social pressure, his financial and mental condition have also deteriorated. He alleged that such practices have been going on in society for years, which need to be stopped. Complete Timeline of the Incident What the law says