Viral Kumbh Mela woman seeks police protection again in Kerala
A woman involved in a high-profile interfaith marriage controversy has requested police protection in Kerala after alleging her father stole her passport and money. The case involves ongoing legal disputes in Madhya Pradesh regarding charges of kidnapping and child marriage.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of personal safety, interfaith marriage tensions, and the complexities of cross-state legal jurisdictions in India.
A female actor, who is embroiled in a controversy over her interfaith marriage after becoming viral during the Kumbh Mela, has moved the Ernakulam Central police station in Kerala with a fresh request seeking protection. The woman visited the station with her counsel and submitted a written request on Sunday (July 19, 2026).
In her complaint, she has reportedly accused her father of taking away her passport and withdrawing nearly ₹10 lakh from her bank account. She said the passport was required to prove her age before a court in Madhya Pradesh in a case in which her husband is booked for charges including kidnapping, child marriage, and offences under the SC/ST Act.
The woman informed the police that she is currently residing in Ernakulam.
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