CRPF soldier violates service conduct rules for overdue termination for helping India's Pakistani wife
CRPF Jawan dismissed her marriage for hiding her marriage with a Pakistani woman and made her overdue in India, causing security issues.
CRPF personnel fired for secret marriage with Pakistani women
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Jawan was fired for hiding her marriage to a woman in Pakistan and allowing her to stay in India after her visa expires. Authorities found his conduct violated the rules of service and threats to national security, and Munir Ahmed served in Jamu and Kashmir.
Munir Ahmed married Minal Khan, a woman from Punjab province, Pakistan in May 2024. The two met online and ended up in a virtual Nika (Muslim Marriage Ceremony). After obtaining a short-term visa, Minal came to India in March 2025. However, her visa expired on March 22 and she continued to stay in India without official permission. Her attorney claimed she had applied for a long-term visa but was not recognized.
CRPF authorities began investigating the matter and found that Ahmed had never reported a marriage or his wife's stay in India, which violated the rules of the troops. The investigation resulted in his immediate dismissal. The CRPF said this behavior was taken seriously, especially given their sensitivity to responsibilities in areas like Jamu and Kashmir.
This has become even more intense after the recent attack on Pahalgam on April 22, with 26 civilians, most of whom are tourists, being killed by Pakistani terrorists. In response to the attack, the Indian government has taken strict measures against Pakistan, including canceling visas, cutting diplomatic presence, closing borders and airspace, suspending trade and freezing the Indus water treaty.
Minal Khan was recently asked to leave India due to visa issues, but before she could cross Pakistan at the Attari-Wagah border, she received legal relief from the court allowing her to stay. However, officials remain concerned and closely monitored the matter as tensions between India and Pakistan grow.
The case also highlights the need for stronger security inspections and transparency in the armed forces, especially in sensitive areas. Authorities stressed that strict action will be taken against anyone who violates the rules of conduct or risks national security.
