Pakadwah Vivah Bihar|2370 Cases Registered In 2020; Nearly 2000 Recorded During Lockdown

Pakadwa Vivah, also known as forced marriage of men after abduction, is an old social problem in Bihar. The primary justification for this practice is demand for dowry. Families of girls have been kidnapping suitable youths for forcible marriage. The relatives of a bride’s family often use friends and extended family, and sometimes even hire … Continue reading Pakadwah Vivah Bihar|2370 Cases Registered In 2020; Nearly 2000 Recorded During Lockdown