English हिन्दी
Connect with us

India News

Not just the Hadiya case, NIA examining ‘love jihad’ angle in 90 other inter-faith marriages

Published

9 years ago

on

Love Jihad

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]NIA investigators hopeful of finding link between inter-faith marriages in the Kerala and radical Islamic outfit PFI

Even as the Supreme Court presides over a case to re-examine its earlier order of a probe by the National Investigation Agency into the marriage between Hadiya alias Akhila Ashokan and Shafin Jahan, it has now come to light that the premier anti-terror agency is also examining at least 90 other inter-faith marriages that took place in Kerala for a possible ‘love jihad’ angle.

The Supreme Court, which is currently hearing a petition filed by Jahan challenging a Kerala High Court order which annulled his marriage with Hadiya while calling it a case of ‘love jihad’, had ordered the NIA to probe if there was a “pattern” to these inter-faith marriages in the southern state which could be linked with terror.

The NIA probe had been ordered when the matter was being heard by a Bench presided over by former Chief Justice of India, JS Khehar. However, Justice Khehar’s successor – Chief Justice Dipak Misra – who is now presiding over the case has been urged by Jahan’s counsel, senior advocate Dushyant Dave, to re-examine the order for an NIA probe.

The latest reports about a much broader NIA probe into other inter-faith marriages that took place in Kerala over the last two years could trigger a debate over whether a counter-terror agency should be used to probe a marriage between two possibly consenting adults.

According to a report by NDTV, the NIA is examining if the 90 inter-faith marriages in Kerala – besides the marriage between Hadiya and Shafin Jahan – were organised by groups preying on vulnerable Hindu women to recruit them as terrorists. The NIA had told the SC earlier that these inter-faith marriages were part of a design by global terror organisation Islamic State (IS) to recruit vulnerable Hindu women within its ranks and then radicalise them to spread terror.

NDTV quoted a senior NIA official as saying that in 23 of these 90 cases which were being examined, the investigators hoped to be able to link the individuals concerned “to the Popular Front of India, a radical Islamic outfit that has been under the scanner of security agencies after its members chopped off the hand of a professor in Kerala in 2010.” The attack was described as retaliation for a “blasphemous” question he had put to his students in a college.

The officer said over 60 PFI activists have already been questioned in this connection.

However, the NIA has maintained that it will need to go beyond establishing a link between PFI operatives and the inter-faith marriages. The agency will also need to find evidence that the conversion was taking place to train the Hindu woman (or man) for terror activities.

The counter-terror agency says it has recorded statement of three women who say they were lured to convert to Islam. The three include Athira alias Ayesha from Kasargod and Athira from Palakad. “We spoke to both Athiras and both have said they were lured,” a senior NIA officer said. However, there is no evidence yet of either of these women being radicalised and pushed into executing anti-national or terror activities nor is there any evidence yet to substantiate how exactly they were lured into converting to Islam.

NIA officers say they are probing the role played by Sainaba, president of PFI’s women’s wing, the National Women’s Front, in the suspected love jihad cases.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Related Topics:
Continue Reading

India News

PM Modi marks Operation Sindoor anniversary, calls it India’s firm stand against terrorism

PM Modi said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s firm response against terrorism while paying tribute to the armed forces on the operation’s first anniversary.

Published

17 mins ago

on

May 7, 2026

By

PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s firm response against terrorism and highlighted the country’s commitment to national security.

Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces. He said the military action was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that had claimed the lives of 26 civilians in 2025.

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, as a calibrated tri-services operation targeting terror infrastructure linked to cross-border terrorism. Reports said the operation showcased coordinated action by the armed forces and was seen as a major counter-terror response by India.

On the anniversary of the operation, PM Modi also changed the display pictures across his social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The image carried the text “Operation Sindoor” along with the Indian tricolour design.

The Indian Air Force also shared visuals and messages recalling the operation and highlighting India’s military response. A video released by the force described the operation as a strong message against terrorism and referred to the precision strikes carried out during the mission.

Operation Sindoor was launched following the Pahalgam terror attack, after which India carried out strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to official statements and reports published at the time.

Continue Reading

India News

Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor again as TVK pushes to prove majority

TVK chief Vijay held another meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the party intensified efforts to secure majority support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections.

Published

28 mins ago

on

May 7, 2026

By

Actor vijay

Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued efforts to prove it has enough support to form the next government in the state.

TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats, but it remains short of the majority mark of 118.

The Congress has extended support to TVK, adding five MLAs to Vijay’s side. However, the alliance still needs additional backing from other parties or independents to comfortably cross the halfway mark.

According to reports, the Governor has not yet been fully convinced that TVK currently has the required numbers to form a stable government. This has delayed clarity over the swearing-in ceremony and the formal invitation to form the government.

Political activity intensified after reports emerged that some AIADMK legislators were moved to a resort in Puducherry amid speculation over possible support to TVK. AIADMK leaders, however, publicly denied any internal crisis.

TVK sources have expressed confidence that the party will be able to demonstrate majority support during discussions with the Governor.

The Tamil Nadu election results marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in its first Assembly election contest.

Continue Reading

India News

PM Modi changes social media profile pictures to mark Operation Sindoor anniversary

PM Modi changed his social media profile pictures to commemorate one year of Operation Sindoor, with several NDA leaders following the move.

Published

47 mins ago

on

May 7, 2026

By

PM Modi speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday updated the display pictures of his social media accounts to mark the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor. The new image was seen across his profiles on X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp channels.

The updated profile picture carries the text “Operation Sindoor” on a black background along with elements of the Indian tricolour. One of the letters in the word “Sindoor” has been stylised using vermilion, commonly associated with married Hindu women.

Operation Sindoor was launched a year ago by Indian defence forces and the Border Security Force along the western border. The anniversary was also marked by several Union ministers and NDA leaders, who changed their social media profile pictures in a similar manner.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and other senior leaders were among those who adopted the commemorative display image on social media platforms, according to reports.

Continue Reading

Trending

© Copyright 2022 APNLIVE.com

Left Menu Icon