Ratlam Village Issues 'Taliban-like' Decree Against Love Marriages

• Panchewa village in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, has issued a 'Taliban-like' decree against love marriages, leading to social boycott for families.
• Families of couples who have love marriages will face collective boycott, cut off from community resources, and denied services from priests, barbers, and agricultural help.
• Restrictions will also be imposed on access to milk, fruits, and vegetables for boycotted families.
• The decree was issued after four girls from the village eloped and married in the last six months, tarnishing the village's reputation.
• Villagers aim to deter love marriages and prevent families from supporting such unions, citing concerns about the village's atmosphere and girls disowning parents.

Why It Matters: A Ratlam village has imposed a strict social boycott on families of love marriage couples to curb the trend.