Aligarh: In a shocking incident reported from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, a mother eloped with her daughter’s fiancé just a week before the wedding. She left her home with jewellery and cash to run away with the man, stated the Aligarh Police. The woman has been identified as Anita Devi, and the man as Rahul, a resident of Dadon. Her daughter’s wedding was set to take place on April 16. In the police investigation, it was revealed that Anita Devi had been secretly planning to run away with Rahul.
The incident came to light when her family reported her missing. The report was filed by her husband Jitendra Kumar.
What Did Police Say?
Circle Officer of Iglas, Mahesh Kumar told ANI, “A case has come to light in which the applicant’s wife Anita went away without informing anyone, taking the jewellery and money kept in the house. On investigation, it was found that the applicant’s daughter’s marriage was scheduled to take place on 16 April 2025 with Rahul, a youth resident of the Dadon police station area. Before the marriage, the applicant’s wife, Anita Devi, was found to have gone with Rahul. In connection with the following case, a case has been registered in the Madrak police station area, and a team has been formed for search.”
Husband Reacts In Shock
Her husband, Jitendra Kumar, expressed shock and confusion over the incident. He stated that his wife had been preparing for their daughter’s wedding. She was in regular contact with him until 10:30 am on the day she disappeared. He recounted the events of the last day before she went missing. Jitendra said that both her phone and the groom’s phone were found switched off.
Jitendra said, “My daughter’s wedding was scheduled for April 16, and my wife had been preparing for it. On the day she left, she told me to visit her sister’s place at 10 am. When I returned home at 8:30 pm, I found that she had been gone since 4:30 am. We searched for her everywhere, but couldn’t find any clues. We then reported her missing to the police. I was in regular contact with her until 10:30 am, but after that, both her phone and the groom’s phone were switched off. I’m shocked and have no idea where she is or who she’s with.”
A case has been registered in the Madrak police station area and further investigation is underway. A team has been formed to search for the missing woman.