Two Muslim Sisters Marry Grooms with Hindu Names Under Police Protection in UP
The marriage ceremonies of two Muslim sisters were conducted peacefully under tight police security in Gangoh town of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, following controversy and threats triggered by their wedding invitation cards. The cards went viral on social media because the names of the two grooms were mentioned as Anil and Sanjay, prompting objections from some people who mistakenly described the marriages as interfaith unions.
On Thursday, both grooms arrived in Gangoh from Haryana with their respective wedding processions. Anil belongs to Chhoti Satrod village in Hisar district, while Sanjay is a resident of Dhandakheri village in Jind district. The two grooms are reportedly maternal cousins.
Anticipating possible tension, police personnel were deployed outside the marriage venue to maintain law and order. All wedding rituals, including the Nikah ceremonies, were completed in the presence of security personnel without any disruption or protest.
According to family members, both grooms belong to the Muslim community, and having Hindu names has been a tradition in their families for generations. The family explained that during the Partition of 1947, their ancestors were reportedly saved by Hindu families in their village. In remembrance of that support and communal harmony, the family began giving Hindu names to its children.
After the invitation cards circulated on social media and objections were raised, the family approached the police and sought protection. Police officials also clarified that both grooms were Muslims and that claims describing the marriages as interfaith unions were misleading.
With the Nikah ceremonies completed peacefully, the situation in the area remained normal. The incident has drawn attention to the family's decades-old naming tradition and the importance of maintaining communal harmony.
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