Father Cremates Doll of Daughter Over Inter-Caste Marriage

In Chapay village of Purnia district, Bihar, a father publicly ended his relationship with his daughter after she married outside her caste. He crafted a doll resembling his daughter and carried out a symbolic cremation, claiming the act as a protest against the inter‑caste union. Local residents reported the incident to police, who are investigating the matter for potential criminal liability. The case has sparked debate on caste-based practices and the rights of women in rural Bihar.