Jawan sacked for 'concealing' marriage to Pakistan woman

Wife's deportation had earlier been stayed by the J&K high court

- Prawesh Lama

NEW DELHI: A Central Reserve Police Force constable was on Saturday dismissed from service with immediate effect for "concealing" his marriage to a Pakistani national and "helping her stay in India beyond the validity of her visa", officials said.

The constable, identified as Muneer Ahmed from Jammu, had sought permission from the CRPF in 2023 to marry Menal Khan from Sialkot in Pakistan. However, before the department decided on his request, Ahmed married Khan on May 24, 2024, through video conferencing.

Ahmed's wife, who had arrived in India on a tourist visa on February 25, was set to be deported after India revoked visas issued to Pakistani citizens. However, Jammu & Kashmir high court on May 1 stayed her deportation as she had applied for a long-term visa.

Ahmed, who was earlier posted in the sensitive J&K zone, was transferred to Bhopal earlier this week, after reports of his wedding to Khan came to light.

Taking note of the matter, the CRPF dismissed him from service in an order on Saturday.

The order, seen by HT, said that Ahmed had not informed the department of his marriage, which is a violation of Rule 21(3) of CCS(Conduct) Rules - 1964. He later "informed of his nikah by sending an application on October 14, 2024", it added.