Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Woman Alleges Family Captivity After Marriage, Disputes Police
Sonika says her family is keeping her away from her husband, Akbar, after they got married.
She says she's being forced to leave him.
She's also worried about her safety.
The police do not believe her.
The police arrested her husband before but now the police don't have him in custody.
Sonika and her husband knew each other since they were teenagers.
A mob also attacked their businesses.
Sonika Chauhan alleges her family is holding her captive and wants to meet her husband.
Chauhan claims she and Akbar Khan were married on August 29, 2022, and shows a marriage certificate.
She alleges her family is forcing her to divorce her husband and has threatened his family.
Police dismissed her allegations, and have not arrested anyone for the riot at their businesses.
Khan was arrested on May 25 and spent two weeks in jail before being released on bail.
- Who
- Sonika Chauhan, Akbar Khan, Chauhan's family, and the police.
- What
- A woman alleges her family is holding her captive and wants to meet her husband.
- When
- The couple's relationship began when they were teenagers and their marriage was registered in August 29, 2022.
- Where
- Ghaziabad, Indirapuram
- Why
- The motives behind the family's actions are unclear, but Chauhan alleges pressure to end the marriage.
Wife's Perspective
Family's Perspective
Family Conflict
Wife's Perspective
Chauhan alleges her family is holding her captive and is against her marriage.
Family's Perspective
Chauhan's family denies holding her captive and has not given comment.
Police Involvement
Wife's Perspective
Chauhan claims the police are not doing their duty.
Family's Perspective
The police have dismissed Chauhan's allegations.
- Wife's Name
- Sonika Chauhan
- Husband's Name
- Akbar Khan
- Marriage Date
- August 29, 2022
- Allegations
- Captivity and Coercion
- Police Response
- Dismissed Chauhan's allegations
