Pilibhit: Man marries for the second time to avail benefits of mass wedding scheme, first wife files complaint

A bizarre case has come to light in Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh, where a man disregarded the law to take undue advantage of a government scheme. According to a report by Samvad News Agency, a man performed a second marriage to avail the facilities provided under the mass wedding scheme.

Surprisingly, the man took this step while his first wife was alive and still in a marital relationship with him. Upon learning about this illegal marriage, the first wife approached the police.

In her complaint to the police, the victimized woman has exposed her husband's actions. She stated that her husband, lured by the government scheme, married another woman without obtaining a divorce.

Taking the woman's complaint seriously, the police have registered a case. Officials stated that the entire matter is being thoroughly investigated to uncover the truth.

The objective of the mass wedding scheme is to help poor families, but such incidents raise questions about the dignity of the scheme. The local administration is now also investigating whether the man had actually received the benefits of the scheme.

According to legal experts, marrying a second time while the first wife is alive is a criminal offense. The police are now gathering evidence, and strict action could soon be taken against the accused man.

This incident has become a major topic of discussion in the area. People are shocked at how someone could take such a huge risk for government benefits.

The police investigation will now clarify the circumstances under which the accused performed this marriage and who else was involved. Currently, the police are examining every aspect of the case.