One day her sister-in-law and mother-in-law together plotted to let the gas cylinder leak in the kitchen so that when Kanakala lights the stove she will be killed in the fire. As she entered the kitchen she realized the gas leaking and ran out. This was the second attempt to kill her. This happened on July 8, 1996. She was kicked out and told to come back only with the said amount. She returned home and stayed with her mum and dad. Her father with the help of the local village elders tried for a settlement of the issue. As is the practice, no one else will marry a girl once divorced; her father was desperate for a settlement. But, it was for no avail. The boy's party demanded more money. Finally, her father sought the help of the Government to give a verdict. A case was filed for divorce on grounds of physical abuse and all the previous incidents were recorded in the divorce papers. But, to date the boy and his party never report for any court hearings. The girl continues in her mental agony over the situation as her voice fluttered in her conversation with me.
(Narrated by Mrs. Usha James Chacko )

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