Nanded Woman ‘Marries’ Boyfriend’s Corpse After Family Kills Him Over Caste Differences

In a heartbreaking incident from Maharashtra’s Nanded district, a 21-year-old woman symbolically “married” the body of her boyfriend—who was allegedly murdered by her father and brothers—declaring that their love would remain eternal. The emotional videos of the act have gone viral, sparking widespread outrage.

Police said the victim, Saksham Tate, was standing with friends in the Old Ganj area on Thursday evening when a confrontation broke out with Himesh Mamidwar, brother of the woman, Aanchal Mamidwar.

During the altercation, Himesh allegedly shot Saksham, the bullet piercing his ribs, and then struck his head with a tile, killing him on the spot. Himesh, his brother Sahil Mamidwar (25) and their father Gajanan Mamidwar (45) were arrested shortly after the incident.

On Friday evening, as Saksham’s family prepared for the final rites, Aanchal arrived at his home. Overcome with grief, she performed symbolic marriage rituals with his body, saying she wanted to immortalize their three-year relationship.

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Speaking to the media, Aanchal demanded the death penalty for her father and brothers.

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“My father opposed our relationship because of caste. He kept threatening Saksham, and now my father and brothers have killed him. I want justice—I want them to be hanged,” she said, adding that she intended to live in Saksham’s house from now on.