Madhya Pradesh: Woman alleges husband assaulted and divorced her, lodges plaint

As per the victim's statement, the man who is 30-years-older than her is a former Imam and she used to visit him as a student. During that time, he got close to her and lured her saying that she would become principal in the future. Later, he married her in November 2020 by threatening to defame her, if she refused.

Narmadapuram:A 21-year-old woman approached the Narmadapuram district administration seeking justice against the atrocities meted out against her husband, Hafizur Rahman (52). The victim girl alleged Rehman of marrying her forcefully and now assaulting her demanding money and giving 'Talak' to her.

As per the victim's statement, the man who is 30-years-older than her is a former Imam and she used to visit him as a student. During that time, he got close to her and lured her saying that she would become principal in the future. Later, he married her in November 2020 by threatening to defame her, if she refused.

A year after the marriage, the former Imam forced the victim to bring Rs 2 lakh from her father's house. When his demands were not fulfilled, he verbally gave 'Talak' to her. Last month, he also assaulted her and as the dispute escalated, on April 16th, he divorced her in writing.

The girl also alleged Hafiz's daughter of misbehaving with her and her mobile was also taken. When she approached the police no action is been taken after which she went to the SP office.

Talking about the incident, Dr. Gurkaran Singh, SP, Narmadapuram said, "A woman from Pachmarhi reached us with a complaint that her husband has been torturing her for money and also divorced her. We will investigate the matter and a case will be registered accordingly."