New Delhi: A shocking case has come to light from West Bengal, where a Muslim father has married his own daughter. After the case came to light, there has been a stir in the local community and administration.
It is being told that a man married his 19-year-old daughter and she was found five months pregnant.
It was called an orderAccording to the information, this case is being told of Kashiajora village of Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. Here a 37-year-old man supports his family by working as a rural laborer. His wife allegedly supported this marriage. The accused person told that one day he had a "dream". In the dream, he got a "hint" to marry his daughter. He considered this dream as "Allah's order" and married his daughter. After this incident, both his wife and daughter are pregnant. After getting information about the case, the local people informed the police, and the police took immediate action and started investigating the matter.
Outrage in the villageIt is being told that after this incident, anger has spread in the entire village. The local villagers have strongly condemned this move and called it a threat to the morality of the society. Many social organizations have also expressed concern about this matter and have demanded strict action from the administration. The Department of Women and Child Development and the Government of West Bengal have taken cognizance of this incident and have ordered the police to investigate immediately. Under Indian law, this case comes under the category of crime, and there is a provision for strict legal action on such an act. Under Indian law, marriage between a minor and close relationships is illegal.
Strong criticismSome local religious organizations of the Muslim community have strongly criticized the act of the accused, calling the incident "contrary to religious beliefs". Many religious organizations of the state of West Bengal have made it clear that this incident is not in accordance with Islamic teachings and it would be wrong to see it in religious context. The police reached the spot and gathered all the information about the case and started questioning the accused father, his wife and other family members. The police have taken necessary steps for medical examination and legal procedure. The police have said that this case is very sensitive and a detailed report will be shared only after a complete investigation. The police have registered a case against the accused father under Section 376 (rape) of the Indian Penal Code, POCSO Act and other laws.
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