CRPF Officer Munir Ahmed Dismissed for Allegedly Concealing Marriage to Pakistani National
JAMMU – A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer, Munir Ahmed, has been dismissed from service after allegations surfaced that he concealed his marriage to Pakistani national Minal Khan and allowed her to overstay her visa in India.
Allegations & Dismissal
The CRPF claims Ahmed violated service conduct rules by failing to disclose his marriage and by permitting his wife to remain in India after her visa expired. Despite being transferred to Bhopal just a day before his dismissal, the CRPF maintains that his actions posed a security risk. However, Ahmed denies the charges and insists that he followed all protocols by seeking prior approval from CRPF headquarters.
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Ahmed’s Statement
In an exclusive interview with PTI, Ahmed explained that his marriage to Minal Khan took place in May 2024 through a video call nikah, after a long-distance relationship. According to him, formal permission was granted by CRPF headquarters before the marriage, and he followed all procedures, including submitting the necessary documentation, such as affidavits from family and local officials.
“I was shocked when I learned of my dismissal,” Ahmed stated. “I had informed the CRPF about my marriage back in December 2022 and received clearance before proceeding with the wedding in May 2024.”
The Visa Issue
Minal Khan entered India via the Wagah-Attari border in February 2024, and her visa was extended after legal challenges. Despite this, the CRPF claims Ahmed allowed his wife to overstay in India after her visa expired on March 22, 2024.
Ahmed maintains that he provided all necessary documents after the marriage, including photographs and the nikah certificate, and that there was no requirement for a No Objection Certificate. He insists that he followed the prescribed channels and kept his superiors informed throughout.
Timing and Political Context
Ahmed’s dismissal comes amid increased tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly following the deadly Pahalgam terrorist attack in Kashmir. Speculation has risen that his firing may be linked to political and security concerns regarding Pakistan.
Legal Challenge
Ahmed, who joined the CRPF in 2017, plans to challenge the dismissal in court. Meanwhile, his wife’s status in India remains uncertain, though the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has granted her a temporary stay on deportation, allowing her to stay in India for another 10 days.
This case has highlighted the complex intersection of security concerns, political tensions, and personal matters, with many questioning the timing and reasons behind the dismissal.
