Dakshina Kannada: A mother of an infant eloped with her lover which was facilitated by the free bus travel in Puttur town of Dakshina Kannada district, sources said Thursday.
According to police, the woman — mother to an 11-month-old baby — had fallen in love with a boy who worked in Puttur as a labourer. Her family was opposed to the relationship and got her married to another person. Despite her marriage, she continued her relationship with her lover.
After marriage, she was sent to her parents’ house for delivery. Upon learning about her love affair, the family had restricted her movements and deprived her of money and mobile phone.
The lover had called her to Puttur to start a new life together. The woman claimed that she did not have a single penny.
However, as soon as the free travel scheme was announced, the woman escaped from her residence leaving behind the infant and joined her lover by travelling in the free government bus June 13.
The parents followed her to Puttur as they knew she would be there. On enquiring, they found that their daughter’s lover was also missing from Kadambadi village where he worked.
A complaint has been lodged with Puttur Police regarding the matter. During the probe, police have learnt that the eloped mother and her lover are in Siddakatte village.
An investigation into the matter is on.
IANS