A tragic story of inter-caste love has emerged in Nanded district, Maharashtra, where a young woman, Anchal Mamidwar, symbolically “married” her 20-year-old lover, Saksham Tate, after killing him. This incident exposes the harsh reality of caste discrimination, where a Hindu family opposed her relationship with a young man from the Buddhist community and brutally murdered him. Anchal has demanded the hanging of her father and brothers.
According to police investigations, Anchal and Saksham had been in a love relationship for the past three years. They met through Anchal’s brothers, and Anchal frequently visited Saksham’s home. But trouble began when Aanchal’s family learned of their love. Aanchal’s family belongs to the Hindu community, while Saksham belonged to the Dalit-Buddhist community. The family opposed the relationship, apparently due to caste differences, and repeatedly threatened to kill Saksham.
On Thursday evening, Saksham was standing with his friends in the Junaganj area when Aanchal’s brother, Himesh Mamidwar, shot him. The bullet grazed Saksham’s ribs. Himesh then struck Saksham on the head with a tile, killing him instantly. Aanchal’s father, Gajanan Mamidwar (45), brother Sahil Mamidwar (25), and three others were also involved in the incident.
On Friday evening, preparations for Saksham’s funeral were underway when Aanchal arrived. Deeply grief-stricken, Aanchal performed symbolic marriage rituals with Saksham’s body. She applied turmeric, kumkum (vermilion) to the body, and applied vermillion to her forehead, declaring herself a widow. Anchal said, “Our love has become immortal. This proves that love has no caste.” She claimed that they were about to get married soon, but a family conspiracy took everything away. Anchal has now decided to live with Saksham’s family and promised to spend her life with his mother.
Videos of Anchal have gone viral on social media, where she is seen crying and saying, “My father and brothers killed Saksham. I want justice. They should be hanged.” Anchal alleged that the family had been plotting Saksham’s murder for weeks.
6 arrested for murder, SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, and Arms Act
Police arrested all six accused immediately after the incident, including Anchal’s father Gajanan, brothers Himesh and Sahil, three other adults, and a minor. The minor has been sent to a juvenile correction home. A case has been registered under sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, and the Arms Act. Police have initiated the process of recovering the weapon and recording Aanchal’s full statement. Additional security forces have been deployed in the area to prevent caste tensions, and further investigations are underway. This incident raises questions about inter-caste marriages and the growing problem of honor killings in India. Aanchal’s courage not only demonstrates the depth of her love but also teaches society to break free from caste prejudices.
Geetha Sunil Pillai
Courtesy: Hindi News
