Hyderabad, June 12 -- A family in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district faced a social boycott and a Rs 20 lakh punitive fine after an intercaste marriage took place in their home.

The incident took place in Bacheda village. The family's daughter, a constable in Lucknow, married her childhood friend, a police inspector.

The wedding took place on April 30 with the consent of both families - the Yadavs and Patels. However, the villagers were not happy with the union.

On May 13, a panchayat was held where elders declared the marriage as "unacceptable" and demanded a fine of Rs 20 lakh.

They further warned that any local found to be associating with the Yadav family would be fined an additional amount of Rs 50,000.

Since the boycott, the Yadav...