The story revolves around Abha, a newlywed who is struggling to understand why her in-laws are misbehaving with her and why her husband, Punit, is ignoring her. As the story unfolds, it is revealed that Punit is gay and is in a relationship with his best friend, Sanjay. Punit's family knew about his relationship but still wanted him to get married to uphold their image in society.
Abha tries to make sense of the situation and seeks help from Sanjay, but he reveals that Punit's family plans to kill her after she gives birth to their child. Abha's life is in danger, and she is eventually rescued by the police with the help of her friend, Vikas, who had been suspicious of Punit's family's intentions.
The story highlights the issue of homosexuality and how society's refusal to accept it can lead to crimes and harm to individuals. The narrator, Sudha Chandran, emphasizes the importance of accepting homosexuality as any other relationship and how it can help prevent crimes of this nature.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Abha gets a marriage proposal from a rich family after her parents' demise.
2. Abha meets Punit, the son of the family, with the help of his best friend Sanjay.
3. Sanjay takes the trouble to interview Abha on behalf of Punit.
4. Abha answers Sanjay's questions and he is impressed with her.
5. Sanjay tells Abha's auntie that he is okay with the matrimonial match.
6. Abha's wedding date is fixed for the next month.
7. Punit tells Abha that he won't spend their wedding night together.
8. Abha discovers that Punit is not interested in women.
9. Punit's family is unhappy with Abha's failure to spend a night with Punit.
10. Abha tries to talk to Punit but he ignores her.
11. Abha's sister-in-law tells her that Punit has gone to Delhi with Sanjay.
12. Abha is worried about Punit's whereabouts and tries to call him.
13. Punit's family is relieved to know that he is safe with Sanjay.
14. Abha discovers that Punit has a secret relationship with Sanjay.
15. Abha is devastated by the truth and feels betrayed.
16. Abha's in-laws blame her for Punit's behavior.
17. Abha decides to take action against Punit and his family.
18. Vikas, Abha's friend, tries to help her and discovers the truth about Punit's relationship with Sanjay.
19. Punit and his family try to kill Abha and make it look like an accident.
20. Vikas and the police intervene and save Abha's life.
21. Punit and his family are arrested and charged with attempted murder.
22. Abha loses her baby due to the sedatives given by Punit's family.
23. Punit and his family are punished severely by law.
24. The Supreme Court has declared that homosexuality is not a crime in India.
Note: I've tried to extract only the key facts and avoided including opinions or emotional statements.