UP shocker: 55-year-old man marries son’s fiancée; ‘she was to be my daughter-in-law’ | India News

In a village in Uttar Pradesh, a 55-year-old man shocked his family by marrying a woman who was initially meant to wed his 17-year-old son. The occurrence in Bansnagali village of Rampur became public knowledge on Thursday.Shakeel, who already had a wife Shabana, maintained regular contact with 22-year-old Ayesha (name changed) from a neighbouring village following their daughter’s wedding last month. Shakeel and Shabana have six children and three grandchildren.According to Shabana, Shakeel maintained regular contact with 22-year-old Ayesha (name changed) from a neighbouring village following their daughter’s wedding last month. Shakeel told his family he was arranging Ayesha’s marriage with his son, Aman (name changed).The family initially opposed the arrangement due to financial issues and Aman’s young age, but Shabana alleged that Shakeel enforced the match through verbal and physical intimidation.Aman revealed he became wary of his father’s intentions after observing frequent telephone exchanges between him and Ayesha. “Once, I checked his phone and found some objectionable content involving him,” Aman explained, stating his subsequent refusal to marry.Shakeel departed for Delhi, citing work commitments. He subsequently telephoned his family from the capital to announce his marriage to Ayesha.“The woman who was supposed to be my daughter-in-law has now become my husband’s wife,” Shabana expressed her anguish.The police have indicated that no formal complaint has been registered thus far. “We are aware of the incident, but no formal complaint has been received, so far,” Bhota Station House Officer Amar Singh Rathore stated on Friday.“If any aggrieved party comes forward, action will be taken as per the law,” he added.