Odisha man's head shaved, fined Rs 90,000 over inter-tribe marrige

A 22-year-old tribal man in Odisha's Koraput district was allegedly forced to pay a Rs 90,000 fine, host a community feast, and have his head publicly shaven after marrying a woman from another tribe. The couple had eloped due to opposition from their respective communities. The traditional settlement ceremony formalized their union after these conditions were met.

By SATYANARAYAN PATTNAIK