Two Muslim sisters say their wedding venue owner was threatened and pressured to cancel their November 12 nikah because the grooms have Hindu names
SAHARANPUR — Two Muslim sisters in Gangoh in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district have sought police protection after alleging that a person threatened the owner of their wedding venue and pressured him to cancel their November 12 nikah because the two Muslim grooms have Hindu names.
The sisters approached the police with a written complaint, expressing fears that those opposed to the marriages could create trouble at the venue during the ceremonies. The venue owner has reportedly become reluctant to host the weddings following the alleged threat.
According to the sisters’ complaint, their parents have arranged their marriages to two brothers, both of whom are Muslims. The families have booked a marriage hall near the Bada Qabristan in the Mohalla Mohammad Gauri area of Gangoh.
The sisters, who live in Mohalla Anarkali, said the grooms’ families have followed a tradition of giving Hindu names to their children for several generations. They alleged that some people had objected to the marriages specifically because the two Muslim men have Hindu names.
The complainants further alleged that a person telephoned the marriage hall owner and pressured him to cancel the booking. The caller reportedly threatened to create a disturbance during the wedding ceremonies if the nikah went ahead.
Following the alleged phone call, the owner became frightened and began backing away from hosting the event, the sisters said.
The wedding invitations have already been printed, and a copy of the invitation card has circulated on social media, attracting public attention because of the names of the two grooms. The controversy over the marriages has since been accompanied by allegations of threats against the venue owner.
The sisters have expressed concern that those opposing the weddings may turn up at the marriage hall and disrupt the ceremonies. They have asked the police to protect so that the nikah can take place without interference.
Police Begin Investigation
Police have started looking into the complaint and have directed officers to take necessary action.
Circle Officer Shailendra Pratap Gautam confirmed that the police had received a complaint. He said officers had been instructed to investigate the matter and take appropriate action.
Gautam also said the alleged threatening telephone call would be examined and that efforts would be made to identify the person responsible.
The police investigation is underway, while the two sisters are seeking protection ahead of their scheduled weddings on November 12.
