They are Forbidden to Love Each Other RT Documentary

They are beating her, torturing her, harassing her, says Ravi, from India about how his wife is being treated after she was kidnapped by her own relatives. Ravi and Uma married without telling their parents. But when Umas relatives discovered the truth, they found the couple, kidnapped the girl and beat Ravi. Why did they do it Because the lovers are of different castes. Most Indian families arrange marriages for their children within their religion and caste. Only about 5 of marriages are intercaste. Its not prohibited by law to marry a person outside your caste, but it can lead to horrible consequences for lovers. Angry relatives start harassing intercaste couples, and sometimes it goes as far as murder. But therere people who help intercaste couples to fight injustice. They call themselves Love Commandos. The volunteer organization gives shelter, feeds and literally saves couples from their relatives. Learn more about the difficult path of love for Indians in our clip and the film Love Commandos.