Uttar Pradesh: Man Booked for Divorcing Wife Through 'Triple Talaq' in Muzaffarnagar
Acting on a directive of the Uttar Pradesh State Commission for Women, a case was registered against Shamim Ahmad, SHO Anil Kapervan said. Ahmad, a resident of Chowk locality, had married Nazia Parveen seven years ago and was demanding dowry from his in-laws, he said.
Muzaffarnagar, August 26: A man here was booked under the newly-enacted law for allegedly giving triple talaq to his wife, police said on Monday. Acting on a directive of the Uttar Pradesh State Commission for Women, a case was registered against Shamim Ahmad, SHO Anil Kapervan said. Ahmad, a resident of Chowk locality, had married Nazia Parveen seven years ago and was demanding dowry from his in-laws, he said.
Nazia Parveen, who works in a school here, alleged that police had initially refused to register a case in the matter, following which she approached the commission. Uttar Pradesh: Woman Given Triple Talaq After Asking Husband for Rs 30 to Buy Medicines, Kids Taken Away From Her.
Ahmad's sister was also booked for allegedly putting pressure on the accused for divorcing his wife, police added.
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