NEW DELHI: A jawan in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Munir Ahmed, intends to file a lawsuit to challenge his termination due to claims that he concealed his marriage to a Pakistani national. According to Ahmed, CRPF headquarters gave him formal approval for the marriage in April 2024.
“I initially came to know about my dismissal through media reports. I shortly received a letter from the CRPF informing me about the dismissal, which came as a shock to me and my family, as I had sought and received permission for my marriage to a Pakistani woman from the headquarters,” Ahmed told news agency PTI.
“I made the first correspondence on December 31, 2022, informing them of my wish to marry the Pakistani national, and I was asked to complete formalities like enclosing copies of the passport, marriage card, and affidavits. I submitted my affidavit, along with affidavits from my parents, sarpanch, and district development council member, through proper channels and finally got the go-ahead from the headquarters on April 30, 2024,” he added.
Under regulations that permit instant dismissal in delicate situations, Ahmed, who was assigned to the 41st Battalion of the CRPF, was fired without a formal investigation. This action was judged necessary because of national security concerns.
Concerns regarding protocol violations and possible security threats were raised after an internal investigation by the CRPF revealed that Ahmed had neglected to disclose the marriage or the fact that his wife had overstayed her visa.
“Munir Ahmed has been dismissed from service with immediate effect for concealing his marriage to a Pakistani national and knowingly harbouring her beyond the validity of her visa. His actions were found to be in violation of service conduct and detrimental to national security.” said CRPF spokesperson DIG M Dhinakaran.
Ahmed, however, claimed that he applied for a No Objection Certificate (NOC), but was told that such a provision was not available. He asserted that he had already completed the necessary formalities by informing the government about his marriage to a foreign national in accordance with the rules.
“We got married online on May 24 last year through a video call. Subsequently, I submitted marriage pictures, ‘nikkah’ papers, and the marriage certificate to my 72 Battalion, where I was posted,” Ahmed said.
“When she came for the first time on February 28 on a 15-day visa, we applied for a Long-Term Visa in March itself and completed the necessary formalities, including an interview,” he added.
Ahmed added that after his leave ended, he resumed his responsibilities and was instructed to report to the battalion headquarters in Sunderbani on March 25. However, on March 27, I received a transfer order and was sent to the 41st Battalion in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, without being given the required 15 days to join.
“I was given the order copy and relieved immediately, leaving me with no option but to join my duties at Bhopal, where I reported on March 29. I faced an interview with the commanding officer and his deputy on reaching there and also completed the documentation process, clearly mentioning my marriage to a Pakistani woman. I am hopeful of getting justice from the court of law,” he added.
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