Gender bender: Woman weds woman in AP village

Karimnagar, Andhra Pradesh, Mar 27 (UNI) The sleepy hamlet of Kishanraopet of the district witnessed a same sex marriage between two women solemnised at the local temple yesterday.

Chadralila 28, a Home Guard in the district jail had met Swapna 25, a prisoner and they soon became close friends.

The couple decided to get married after Swapna's release from jail on March 26.

Speaking to newspersons here, Chandralila said the decision had the blessings of Swapna's mother..

Swapna said she hoped to take care of her mother with her 'husband's' assistance. The wedding was also attended by the villagers.

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