'Just Go To Your Parents': Lemonade Vendor Turned Cop Aanie SP On Abusive Marriages

Sub-inspector Aanie SP walked out of her abusive marriage more than a decade ago. She was only 19-years-old and had the responsibility of motherhood on her. Turned away by her own family, she started roaming on the streets doing small jobs like selling insurance, lemonade, and ice cream. Now, she walks through the same streets, but, as a sub-inspector of police.

Amidst rising cases of dowry deaths and domestic abuse, the 31-year-old cop made headlines, as her story showed similarity. At the age of 18, Aanie Siva faced domestic violence and abusive marriage. She was also rejected by her parents as it was a marriage of her own choice.

Hence, Siva with no degree or financial support sorted to move out on her own along with her six-month-old baby boy. From selling insurance for companies, selling lemonade, to becoming a police officer, Siva's story has left many in awe of her grit and determination.

Kerala | Anie Siva, who was abandoned with a baby at age of 18, has become Sub-inspector at Varkala PS

I achieved this goal against all odds. I would be happy to see other women getting inspiration from my life in order to stand on their own feet: Anie Siva, SI at Varkala PS pic.twitter.com/ujquLjb5hn

— ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2021

SP Aanie On Abusive Marraiges

With a total earning of Rs 3,500, Aanie had to pay Rs 3,000 to the house rent and Rs 400 for her son's daycare, leaving her with only Rs 100 to meet other ends. Hence, she had to take more odd jobs.

Aanie SP said in an interview with NDTV, "Married life is about adjustments. But when things cross the line, your ability to bear, especially in physical violence, there's nothing to think about. Just call your parents and go to them."

The policewoman's mother has been staying with her over the past two years, however, her father has not made any contact with her yet.

"I was not accepted by my parents when I walked out of the marriage. It wasn't an arranged marriage. I stayed with my grandmother and wrote my final year exam, with my son. I was already doing door-to-door sales…I then moved out and was by myself," Aanie added.

Thiruvananthapuram's Varkala police station Sub-Inspector can be seen addressing grievances promptly on a regular basis. Ever since she was posted there, many people visit her every day to congratulate her on the same.

"I know the value of this uniform," Aanie added, "The protection it gives, not only me, but to many other women, and the elderly."