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Agriculture
Farmers protest outside SSP office in Ludhiana over girl expelled from in-laws' home
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 02:46 PM
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Farmers gathered outside the Senior Superintendent of Police office in Ludhiana to demand that a girl not be forced out of her marital home, staging a sit‑in protest.
Ludhiana, Punjab – A group of farmers assembled outside the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) office on Thursday, demanding that a young woman be allowed to remain in her marital home. The protest was sparked by reports that the girl had been forcibly removed from her in-laws' residence, prompting local residents to call for police intervention.
The demonstrators set up a peaceful sit‑in, holding placards that read "Girl's right to stay in her home" and chanting slogans urging authorities to act swiftly. Police officials present confirmed that they were aware of the case and were monitoring the situation, but did not provide further details on any ongoing investigation.
Local leaders of the farmer community said the protest reflects broader concerns about social justice and the protection of women's rights in rural Punjab. They urged the administration to ensure that the girl is reinstated in her marital home and that any responsible parties are held accountable.
The protest remained orderly, with no reports of violence or arrests. Authorities have indicated that they will review the matter and take appropriate action in accordance with law and community expectations.
The demonstrators set up a peaceful sit‑in, holding placards that read "Girl's right to stay in her home" and chanting slogans urging authorities to act swiftly. Police officials present confirmed that they were aware of the case and were monitoring the situation, but did not provide further details on any ongoing investigation.
Local leaders of the farmer community said the protest reflects broader concerns about social justice and the protection of women's rights in rural Punjab. They urged the administration to ensure that the girl is reinstated in her marital home and that any responsible parties are held accountable.
The protest remained orderly, with no reports of violence or arrests. Authorities have indicated that they will review the matter and take appropriate action in accordance with law and community expectations.