Love Story Begins in Jordan, Ends in Arrests in Pilibhit Over Fake Documents
A relationship that began in Jordan and culminated in a marriage in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, has now become the subject of a police investigation involving allegations of forged documents and concealment of foreign citizenship. Police have arrested three people, including a Sri Lankan woman and her Indian husband, in connection with the case.
According to police, Mohammad Imran, a resident of Sherpur Kalan village in the Puranpur area of Pilibhit, travelled to Aqaba, Jordan, in 2018 for employment. While working at a garment company, he met Suraini Sri Wantika, a Sri Lankan national. The two developed a relationship, and Suraini travelled to India in March 2019 on a three-month tourist visa. She subsequently married Imran through a Nikah ceremony. On June 3, 2019, the couple also registered their marriage in court. Following the wedding, her name was changed to Zainab Begum.
Investigators allege that Suraini continued living in India even after her visa expired. She allegedly concealed her Sri Lankan citizenship and obtained fabricated birth and residence certificates. These documents were reportedly used to secure an Aadhaar card, followed by an application for an Indian passport on July 26, 2021.
The case came to light following a complaint from the Bareilly Passport Office and verification of the submitted documents. On November 12, police registered a case and arrested Mohammad Imran, Suraini alias Zainab Begum, and Najeeb Khan, a representative of the village head.
Police are also examining the possible involvement of local administrative personnel and other officials associated with issuing the certificates.
According to police, action has been initiated under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Passport Act and the Immigration and Foreigners Act. The investigation is now focused on how the allegedly forged documents were prepared and whether other individuals were involved in the process. The allegations are subject to investigation and judicial proceedings.
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