Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA from Sevata Gyan Tiwari has lodged a criticism alleging that he was duped into marrying his daughter to a conman who has cheated many different girls by finishing up 25 marriages with pretend identities, following which an FIR has been filed, police stated on Saturday.
Police have arrested Anuj Trivedi and his son Prakhar Trivedi in reference to the matter, in line with the criticism by the MLA, who additionally made the allegations in a social media video posted on August 6 alongside together with his daughter.
In keeping with the criticism lodged at Reusa police station, Tiwari’s daughter Pragya married Prakhar Trivedi, son of Anuj Trivedi and a resident of Chandrawal in Mishrikh, in 2024. The MLA alleged that on the time of the wedding, Anuj Trivedi had projected himself as a outstanding actual property businessman based mostly in Mumbai and hid his alleged legal historical past and former instances.
The criticism acknowledged that the connection was finalised after native inquiries and optimistic suggestions from folks thought of influential within the space. Nevertheless, about two-and-a-half years after the wedding, the household got here throughout info by social media and different sources about Prakhar Trivedi’s alleged actions.
Tiwari alleged that Prakhar had duped a number of girls in several states, together with Maharashtra, of crores of rupees by allegedly luring them into relationships whereas utilizing pretend identities. He additionally alleged that Prakhar had been concerned in round 25 marriages.
The MLA stated he had severed all social and private ties with the accused household and introduced his daughter again to his house. He alleged that the connection had triggered deep trauma to his household and affected his social picture as a public consultant.
The Reusa police registered a case in opposition to Anuj Trivedi for dishonest on the MLA’s criticism and initiated authorized proceedings, officers stated.
In his social media video, Tiwari had alleged that his household was cheated and demanded strict punishment, together with the demise penalty, for Anuj Trivedi. He additionally stated that if his son-in-law was discovered responsible, he ought to face extreme punishment underneath the legislation.
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