Jaunpur: Interfaith Couple Confronted by Locals at Civil Court, Youth Arrested for 'Eloping' With Girl From Different Community (Watch Video)
In Jaunpur, an interfaith couple was confronted by locals at the civil court over their marriage. The Muslim man was arrested for allegedly eloping with the Hindu woman.
In Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, an interfaith couple seeking to marry faced significant opposition from locals. The couple, consisting of a Hindu woman and a Muslim man, arrived at the civil court for their wedding. Their presence sparked protests from the community due to the religious differences involved. Tensions escalated, and the situation was brought under control when police arrived at the scene. The man, identified as Mohammad Muslim, was arrested. According to police reports, Muslim had eloped with the woman, prompting authorities to register a case against him. Allahabad High Court Says Interfaith Couples Can Marry Under Special Marriage Act Without Need of Converting Their Religion, Grants Protection To Live-In Couple.
Man Arrested After Eloping With Hindu Woman
An interfaith couple willing to get married landed at Civil court in Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh. They were confronted by locals over Hindu woman getting married to a Muslim man. Later, police arrived at the spot and arrested the man identified as Mohammad Muslim. According… pic.twitter.com/0FZElXACAx
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