Man Tricked Into Marrying Girl’s 45-Year-Old Mother, Claims Rs 5 Lakh Exchange During Nikah News24 –

In a shocking incident, a man was allegedly tricked into marrying the mother of 21-year-old girl who was supposed to be his bride, stated police on Saturday. The incident has been reported from Meerut district in Uttar Pradesh. When the complainant, 22-year-old Mohammad Azeem, resident of Brahmpuri arrived for his nikah (wedding ceremony), he thought that he was going to marry Mantasha (the girl). However, he was left shocked after what he discovered when he lifted the bride’s veil. Instead of Mantasha, he found a 45-year-old widow, the mother of the bride sitting in her place.

What Did Police Say?

Azeem stated to police that his wedding was arranged with Mantasha from Shamli district by his brother Nadeem and his wife, Shaida.

According to Police, Azeem stated that his wedding took place on March 31. He uncovered the deceitful incident, when during the Nikah, the Maulvi referred to the bride as Tahira. He grew suspicious as the bride’s name was supposed to be Mantasha. Azeem then lifted the veil and discovered that widowed mother of Mantasha had gotten married to him. He further claimed that Rs 5 lakh had been exchanged during the wedding ceremony.

As soon as he discovered the fraud, Azeem protested against it. But he was threatened by his brother and sister-in-law, who stated to falsely implicate him in a rape case.

Fearing legal trouble, he returned home and later on Thursday filed a complaint with Meerut Police.

Reacting on the incident, CO Brahmapuri Saumya Asthana said, “A settlement has been reached between the involved parties. Azeem has withdrawn his complaint and indicated that he does not wish to pursue any legal action at this time.”

Another Incident

In another incident reported from Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh, a husband reached the SSP office in search of his wife. The husband, identified as Sonu alleged that his wife Rita has absconded with her own nephew Monu, leaving behind their three children. He has indicated a love affair between his wife and the nephew. According to the report, Sonu, a resident of Tisang village of Jansath Kotwali area, was married to Rita, a resident of Galopur Talheri village of Khatauli Kotwali in 2013. After marriage, the couple was blessed with three children. Everything was going well, but on March 19, Rita suddenly disappeared from home. The nephew is said to be nine years younger than the woman.