Rajasthan's 'Son-in-Law King' Terrorized Brides 55 Times, Looting on Wedding Nights

• Jiyaram, a notorious history-sheeter from Rajasthan, terrorized border areas for years.
• Posing as a 'son-in-law king', he exploited wedding nights to rob new brides over 55 times.
• He targeted isolated homes, using darkness and 'ghunghat pratha' to deceive families.
• After spending the night, he would steal jewelry and valuables, fleeing before dawn.
• Despite 17 registered cases, social stigma prevented many victims from reporting his crimes. Jiyaram died in 2016.

Why It Matters: Jiyaram, Rajasthan's 'son-in-law king', exploited social customs to rob brides, leaving a legacy of terror and shame.