Violation of 'Art 21'! Kerala police interrupts interfaith marriage, separates 'Muslim Woman' from Hindu fiancé

In a shocking development, the Kerala police forcibly stopped the interfaith marriage of a Hindu Muslim couple and whisked away the Muslim woman from her Hindu fiancé just before their wedding ceremony.

 

This incident took place in Sri Madan Tampuran temple in Malavila Panamoot and it came to light after a video of it went viral on social media.

 

Akhil and Alfia are the names of the victims. As per the reports, the duo had decided to get married to each other of their own volition. However, violating Article 21 of the Constitution, Kayamkulam police stopped the wedding, manhandled the groom and did not allow him to go near the bride. They also forcefully took the bride away.

 

Despite Alfia’s expressed desire to be with Akhil, the Kayamkulam Sub-Inspector and his team disregarded her wishes and forcibly took her away and was allegedly subjected to verbal abuse.The action was reportedly taken based on a complaint lodged by the Muslim girl’s family.

 

As seen in the video, a few lady police officers can be seen physically pulling the bride and shoving her into a car, while the latter resents. A male officer is seen yelling at the bribe when she argues with him and urges them to let her go.

 

 

 

When Alfia was brought to the Magistrate in Kayamkulam, she made it clear that she wished to go with Akhil.

 

According to reports, Alfia, a Kayamkulam native, and Akhil, a Kovalam native from KS Road, fell in love. Alfia came to Kovalam last Friday after deciding to settle down with Akhil. Then, on Friday (June 16) night, Alfia’s family and Akhil’s family met with the assistance of the Ward Member and SI of the Kovalam Police Station, and Alfia was permitted to go with Akhil.

 

It was decided that the duo would tie the knot as per Hindu customs in the Sri Madan Tampuran temple in Malavila Panamoot on KS Road, Kovalam at 5 pm on Sunday. The couple reached the temple but minutes before they could get married, police officers from the Kayamkulam town, from where the Muslim bride belonged, arrived in two vehicles. They stopped the wedding and forcibly dragged her away.

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