DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand HC, while deliberating on a petition moved by an interfaith couple in their early 20s from
Udham Singh Nagar
, directed police to provide them protection for six weeks and “ensure that no harm comes to them from anyone”.
Petitioners Mohd Shanu, a salon owner from Bazpur who studied up to the Class 12 but could not pass the intermediate examination, and Aakanksha Kandari, a BCom student, informed the court that they were in love and wished to solemnise their marriage. However, due to threats from the woman’s mother, Reena Devi, and certain other organisations, they were unable to proceed with their nuptials.
“…Upon expiry of six weeks, the SHO of Bazpur shall make a fresh assessment of the threat perception and adopt such measures as are deemed necessary for their safety and security,” HC said.
