Relationships formed in the digital realm often face harsh reality checks, but a case from Rajasthan's Kotputli-Behror district has turned an cross-border romance into an international diplomatic and legal dispute. A 61-year-old female resident of Canada traveled thousands of kilometers to India hoping to marry a man she met online. However, upon her arrival in Neemrana, the relationship unravelled when the man refused to marry her, citing the large age difference between them. The distressed visitor subsequently contacted the Canadian Embassy for assistance, prompting local law enforcement to intervene and detain the man.
Virtual Romance Across Borders
The origins of this dispute trace back roughly one year, when Nitin, a resident of Panipat in Haryana, connected with the Canadian woman through an online dating platform. Over several months of digital interaction, their initial acquaintance deepened into a romantic relationship. The pair eventually reached an understanding to get married. Relying on these assurances and the prospect of marriage, the Canadian woman secured a tourist visa and landed at New Delhi airport on November 11.
Arrival in Neemrana and Sudden Rejection
Upon her arrival in Delhi, Nitin met her at the airport and arranged transport to Neemrana in the Kotputli-Behror district of Rajasthan, where his maternal aunt and uncle own an apartment. The couple stayed together in the residential complex for two days. However, as discussions regarding wedding arrangements progressed, friction arose over her actual age of approximately 61 years. Citing the substantial age disparity as an insurmountable issue, Nitin backed out of the agreement and flatly refused to proceed with the marriage.
Embassy Intervention and Police Action
For the traveler who had flown across the globe expecting a wedding, the sudden refusal led to a heated confrontation inside the apartment. Realizing the situation had escalated beyond resolution, the woman reached out to the Canadian Embassy in New Delhi to report the incident. Recognizing the involvement of a foreign national, embassy officials alerted local law enforcement. A team from the Neemrana police station, led by Station House Officer Surendra Yadav, responded to the site and escorted both individuals to the station. According to police authorities, Nitin works as a teacher in a private school in Panipat. He has been detained while officers conduct a thorough inquiry into the event.
