Madhya Pradesh Police Investigate Marriage of Viral Kumbh Mela Girl in Kochi
MP Police reach Kochi to probe marriage of Kumbh Mela viral girl
Hindustan Times
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A team from Madhya Pradesh Police is in Kochi, Kerala, investigating the marriage of a 16-year-old girl who gained fame during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela. The girl married Mohammad Farman, a Muslim man, at a temple in Thiruvananthapuram. Her parents have filed a case against Farman, claiming she is underage.
- 01Madhya Pradesh Police are investigating the marriage of a girl who gained fame at the Kumbh Mela.
- 02The girl claims to be 18, while her parents assert she is 16.
- 03The marriage took place at a temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- 04A Kerala High Court order has temporarily protected Farman from arrest.
- 05Political leaders have alleged a conspiracy surrounding the case.
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A team of Madhya Pradesh Police arrived in Kochi, Kerala, to investigate the marriage of a young woman who became prominent during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela. The girl, who claims to be 18 years old, married Mohammad Farman, a Muslim man from Palra in Uttar Pradesh, at a temple in Thiruvananthapuram last month. However, her parents allege she is only 16 years old and have filed a case against Farman at the Maheshwar police station in Madhya Pradesh. The Kerala High Court granted Farman temporary protection from arrest until May 20. The police team, which includes a woman officer, visited the Thrikkakara police station to gather information on the couple's whereabouts. Although they believe the couple resides in Kalamassery, they have not yet located them. The girl has submitted a petition seeking police protection, fearing attempts to forcibly return her to Madhya Pradesh. Political figures, including leaders from the Communist Party of India (CPI), attended the wedding and have claimed a political conspiracy is at play in this case.
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The investigation could affect the couple's safety and legal standing, impacting their ability to live freely in Kochi.
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