An Indian couple flew 8,000 miles (13,000km) to discipline their daughter‑in‑law in Florida.
67-year-old Jasbir Kalsi and wife Bhupinder are said to have travelled from the Punjab region to Hillsborough County to counsel and discipline their son, Devbir's wife.
Silky Gaind was discovered battered and bruised by a police officer on Saturday after getting a message to her parents.
Her in‑laws and husband are now facing multiple charges, including assault.
Her father‑in‑law, who had been visiting with his wife for about a month, also allegedly held a knife to her throat.
Both are charged with false imprisonment, child abuse and denying access to 911.
Mother-in-law Bhupinder Kalsi was charged with assault, domestic violence and failure to report child abuse.
Source: BBC News
