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Crime
Ujjain Family Disowns Daughter
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 28 Jul 2026, 12:36 PM
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A family in Ujjain's Khacharod disowned their 18-year-old daughter after she married a man from a different community. The family performed a symbolic funeral, burning her photograph in a ritual called 'Gorani'.
In a shocking incident, a family in Ujjain's Khacharod has disowned their 18-year-old daughter after she married a man from a different community. The family, reportedly upset with the inter-community marriage, performed a symbolic funeral for their daughter. The ritual, known as 'Gorani', involved burning the daughter's photograph, signifying the end of their relationship with her. This incident highlights the deep-seated prejudices and social norms that still prevail in some parts of Indian society. The family's extreme reaction has raised concerns about the acceptance of inter-community marriages and the need for greater social awareness and tolerance.