Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Kerala HC Orders Fresh Police Protection for Viral Kumbh Mela Girl
A young girl from Indore became famous after a video of her selling rudraksh garlands at the Kumbh Mela went viral.
She later married a man named Farman in Kerala, despite her family's opposition.
Her family claims she is a minor and was kidnapped, leading to legal action against Farman.
The girl sought police protection due to threats and harassment, which the Kerala High Court granted.
The court will hear the case again on July 28.
A young girl from Indore became an internet sensation after a video of her at the Kumbh Mela went viral.
She married Farman in Kerala despite family opposition, leading to legal action against him.
The girl claimed threats and harassment, prompting her to seek police protection.
The Kerala High Court granted fresh police protection after initially vacating it due to her being untraceable.
The next hearing in the case is scheduled for July 28.
- Who
- A young girl from Indore and her husband Farman
- What
- Kerala High Court orders fresh police protection for the girl after she claimed threats and harassment
- When
- July 2023
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- Due to threats and harassment after her viral video at the Kumbh Mela and subsequent marriage
Family's Concerns
Girl's Autonomy
Age and Consent
Family's Concerns
The family claims the girl is a minor and was kidnapped, seeking legal action against her husband.
Girl's Autonomy
The girl asserts her autonomy and has married despite family opposition.
Police Protection
Family's Concerns
The family's complaint led to the initial police protection being vacated due to the girl not being traced.
Girl's Autonomy
The girl sought and received renewed police protection due to threats and harassment.
- Girl's Origin
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Viral Video Location
- Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, Uttar Pradesh
- Current Protection Status
- Provided by Kerala High Court
- Next Hearing Date
- July 28
- Husband's Name
- Farman
- Legal Charges Against Husband
- Kidnapping, Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
