The Real 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani': Woman Swims From Bangladesh To India To Marry Her Lover
The woman identified as Krishna had met her lover on Facebook.
How far can you go for love? Giving this phrase a new lease of life and twist is a woman from Bangladesh who swam and covered a considerable distance for her 'lover.' According to a report in India Today, a 22-year-old Bangladeshi woman swam across the border to marry her boyfriend from India.
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The woman didn't just cross the wild forests of Sunderbans, but she risked her life and broke laws by entering India illegally.
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The woman has been identified as Krishna Mandal.
The real-life 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani':
Krishna met Abhik Mandal on Facebook and fell in love.
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Desperate to meet Abhik, Krishna chose to swim since she had no valid passport.
Police sources claim that Krishna first entered the Sundarbans¡ªpopularly known for its Royal Bengal Tigers.
After reaching Sunderbans, she swam for another hour to reach the destination. She reunited with her lover Abhik and tied the knot at the Kalighat temple in Kolkata.
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Krishna was arrested on Monday for illegally entering the country. Sources claim that Krishna will now be handed over to the Bangladesh High Commission.
Did you know that this isn't the first time someone illegally crossed borders?
A Bangladeshi teen had swam across the border to buy his favorite chocolates. According to reports, Eman Hossain swam and crossed the border into India to get his favorite chocolate bar. The teenager was arrested. He was remanded to 15 days in judicial custody.
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