Sircilla Love Poster Protest Sparks Police Complaint in Telangana Village
A series of posters pasted across a village in Telangana's Rajanna Sircilla district has drawn widespread attention after a young man allegedly attempted to stop the marriage of a woman he claims to have been in a relationship with for seven years. The unusual protest, carried out overnight in Thangallapalli village, has prompted a police complaint from the woman's family and triggered extensive discussion on social media.
According to police, the man and the woman, both from Siddipet district, had been in a relationship for the past seven years. The man alleges that the woman's parents opposed their relationship and were arranging her marriage to another person despite her wishes.
Unable to persuade the family despite repeated attempts, the man reportedly resorted to a public campaign by printing and displaying posters throughout Thangallapalli. By morning, the posters had appeared on walls, streets and prominent junctions across the village, surprising local residents.
The posters claimed that the woman was being forced into the marriage against her will. They also stated that the man had tried to convince family elders but had failed to secure their support.
One of the central allegations made in the posters was that the groom had agreed to proceed with the marriage in exchange for 16 tolas of gold. The posters further claimed that the groom was aware of the couple's relationship but had nevertheless consented to the marriage. These allegations have been made by the protesting man and have not been independently verified by authorities.
Personal Details Printed on Posters
As part of the protest, the man reportedly printed photographs of himself with the woman alongside a photograph of the prospective groom. The posters also included the groom's name and mobile phone number, making the campaign highly visible within the village.
Police said the posters were pasted during the night before residents discovered them the following morning. The messages addressed villagers directly, asserting that the couple had been in a relationship for seven years and appealing for public attention to the issue.
The incident quickly gained traction online after videos showing the posters circulated on social media. Footage of a man allegedly putting up the posters has also been shared widely.
Police Receive Complaint
Following the appearance of the posters, the woman's parents and relatives approached the police and lodged a complaint.
Investigators said CCTV cameras installed in the area captured images of a person pasting the posters during the night. The footage is expected to form part of the inquiry into the incident.
Police have confirmed receiving the complaint and are examining the circumstances surrounding the case. No further official details regarding legal action or the status of the marriage had been announced at the time of reporting.
The incident has become a major topic of discussion in Thangallapalli, with residents reacting to the unusual form of protest and the public nature of the allegations. While the dispute centres on a personal relationship, the case has also raised questions about privacy after personal details were printed and displayed publicly.
Authorities are continuing their inquiry based on the complaint submitted by the woman's family.