Love Over Tradition: The Indian Couple Who Defied Arranged Marriage

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Love Over Tradition: The Indian Couple Who Defied Arranged Marriage
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The Love Commandos, a vigilante group in India, helps couples avoid arranged marriages, rescues them from potential harm, and assists them in eloping with their chosen partners. However, the group's founder, Sanjoy Sachdev, was arrested for allegedly extorting money from couples in his care. Despite this, the Love Commandos continue to support couples who face physical threats for going against the norm of arranged marriages in India. This article tells the story of Saumil and Zarina, a couple who fell in love and faced numerous challenges, including threats and captivity, as they fought for their relationship.

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