Lawyers gone rogue? How court became scene of violence against innocent couple | WATCH
An interfaith couple in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa was assaulted by lawyers while attempting to register their marriage, sparking concerns over safety and tolerance.
In a disturbing incident, a Muslim man and his pregnant Hindu companion were attacked by lawyers at a court in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. This is the second such incident this month, highlighting growing tensions around interfaith marriages in the region,
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Incident Details
The couple visited the court to formalize their marriage but faced hostility when some lawyers discovered the man's religious identity. Accusing him of "love jihad," they allegedly assaulted him inside a lawyer’s chamber. The woman was also harassed during the altercation.
A #Muslim youth named #RakinKhan was brutally assaulted inside the district court in #Rewa, #MadhyaPradesh, by lawyers when he approached the court with his #Hindu girlfriend to register their marriage on February 21. He was accused of "#LoveJihad" when the couple approached a… pic.twitter.com/IXXotaz6SU
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Police Response
Local police intervened promptly to rescue the couple from further harm. They were taken to safety after being roughed up by an angry crowd. An FIR has been registered against unidentified persons for assault and abuse. Rising Tensions Over Interfaith Marriages. This incident follows another similar attack earlier this month in Bhopal, where right-wing groups targeted an interfaith couple with similar accusations of "love jihad." These events underscore increasing challenges faced by such couples seeking legal recognition of their unions.
