The grotesque murder of Alpana, a native of West Bengal in Kottayam, by her husband over suspicion of an extramarital affair, sent shockwaves not just to the locality but the whole of the state. In Delhi, a pregnant woman was stabbed to death by her lover in the middle of the road, and later, the woman's husband killed her lover. The country has reported massive murders in recent times over disputes of adultery.

While marriage was once seen as a symbol of a lifelong partnership between two individuals, the recent murder rates tell another story. Extramarital affairs are now a new normal, while couples seeking multiple partners are also on the rise. There may be more than one factor leading to this change in lifestyle among youngsters and elders alike.

According to studies, the number of

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