CRPF trooper refutes concealment charge, says marriage with Pakistani woman was officially approved

Munir Ahmed, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan who was recently dismissed from service for marrying a Pakistani national, has come forward to contest the grounds of his removal. In a detailed statement, Ahmed said his marriage was not concealed, and that he had obtained permission from CRPF headquarters before solemnising the union.

Ahmed revealed that he first informed the force of his intention to marry Pakistani national Minal Khan on December 31, 2022. He claims he completed all formalities, including submitting passports, affidavits, and the marriage card. “I got the official go-ahead from CRPF headquarters on April 30, 2024,” he said, adding that a No Objection Certificate (NOC) was not required as per the rules conveyed to him.

The couple married online on May 24, 2024, and submitted all documents—wedding photos, marriage certificate, and 'nikkah' papers—to the 72nd Battalion. Minal first arrived in India on February 28, 2024, on a 15-day visa, and the couple applied for a Long-Term Visa shortly after.

Ahmed was accused of concealing the marriage and harbouring his wife beyond the legal duration of her visa. However, he claims the couple followed every legal procedure and that his wife’s stay was later legitimized by the J\&K High Court, which allowed her to remain in Jammu after reviewing the visa application and marriage documents.

After resuming duty from leave, Ahmed was transferred to the 41st Battalion in Bhopal. He says he informed the new commanding officers of his marriage and included the information in official battalion records. “I faced interviews and completed all documentation mentioning my wife’s nationality,” he added.

Despite this, Ahmed was dismissed on “national security” grounds, a decision he says has left his family shocked. He now plans to challenge the dismissal in court, arguing that his marriage was transparent and officially documented, and that due process was followed at every step.