MEERUT, June 25 -- A video featuring two young women (aged 19-20 years) from Uttar Pradesh has sparked widespread discussion across social media and local communities after the duo announced they are living together by mutual consent and appealed for police protection against potential backlash from their families and society. In the viral video, the women from humble background -one from Shamli district and the other from Bareilly - purportedly state that they have shared a close relationship for a long time. Asserting that they are adults, the duo maintained they have the legal right to make independent decisions regarding their personal lives. Citing safety concerns and fear of interference from certain family members and societal groups, they requested immediate security from the police administration. Following the video's circulation, police have initiated a preliminary inquiry into the matter. "The matter has not formally reached us so far. If any request for security is received, it will be investigated and appropriate action will be taken as per legal provisions," said superintendent of police NP Singh. Police are also attempting to contact family members of the woman from Shamli. According to preliminary information, the family is currently away from the village for work-related reasons. Officials said further action would depend on verification of all relevant facts and statements. The case has also sparked discussion about its legal implications. Advocate Prashant Pundhir noted that if both women are adults, they are entitled to live together by choice under Indian law. However, authorities may intervene, if there are credible concerns regarding their safety or if any related dispute arises, following the prescribed legal process....