Woman files complaint against Khap order

The controversy over a same-gotra marriage in Rohtak district of Haryana has taken a new turn after its victim filed a formal complaint seeking registration of a case against Benewal Khap Panchayat.

Kavita,who was forced to leave her in-laws house on January 31 following a diktat issued by Benewal Khap Panchayat,on Wednesday met the Rohtak SSP Anil Kumar Rai seeking action against the panchayat for issuing unconstitutional order declaring her marriage null and void. She also sought reunion with her husband Satish of Kheri Meham village under the district. Sources said her written complaint was forwarded to the SHO of Meham .

Kavita has alleged that it was a conspiracy to disallow her marriage and action must be initiated against the panchayat so that it would not be repeated.The mahapanchayat of Meham Chaubisi is scheduled to meet on February 9 to resolve the issue.