In Andhra Pradesh's Eluru district, a newlywed man was assaulted and tied to an electricity pole by his in-laws for marrying his long-time partner against their wishes. The couple, Sai Chand and Sai Durga, had been together for eight years and sought police protection for their wedding due to family opposition. Police have registered a case of kidnapping and assault, emphasizing that personal disputes cannot be settled outside the legal system, and are protecting the couple.