A shocking incident in Maharashtra&rsquo;s Nanded district has drawn national attention after a 21-year-old woman &ldquo;married&rdquo; the body of her boyfriend, who was allegedly murdered by her father and two brothers. The video of Aanchal Mamidwar performing wedding rituals with the deceased, 20-year-old Saksham Tate, went viral across social media platforms.
According to police, Saksham was standing with friends in the old Ganj area when a confrontation broke out between him and Aanchal&rsquo;s brother, Himesh Mamidwar. During the fight, Himesh allegedly shot Saksham, with the bullet piercing his ribs, and then struck him with a tile, killing him instantly. Himesh, his brother Sahil, and their father Gajanan were arrested shortly after the incident.
On Friday evening, as Saksham&rsquo;s family prepared for his final rites, Aanchal arrived at his home and carried out symbolic wedding rituals with his body, declaring her commitment to him despite his death. She later demanded the harshest punishment for her father and brothers, accusing them of killing Saksham due to caste-based opposition to their relationship.
Aanchal said she had been in a relationship with Saksham for three years and claimed her family had repeatedly threatened him. She also expressed her intention to stay with Saksham&rsquo;s family going forward.
Police stated that Saksham and the main accused, Himesh, were both history-sheeters and former friends. The family&rsquo;s strong objections to the relationship eventually escalated into violence, resulting in Saksham&rsquo;s death and Aanchal&rsquo;s dramatic public gesture.
A total of six individuals have been booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the Arms Act, and other charges, including murder, rioting, and unlawful assembly. Those arrested have been remanded to police custody for three days.

A Nanded woman “marries” her slain boyfriend and demands death penalty for her family

Nanded Woman Marries Partner's Body After Killing

A Nanded woman “marries” her slain boyfriend and demands death penalty for her family

December 1, 2025 | 12:00 IST