Kerala, India - 10 December, 23: The family of Hadiya, previously entangled in a controversial conversion and marriage case, has raised alarm over her untraceability in the last month, prompting them to approach the Kerala High Court. Asokan K M, Hadiya's father, asserts that concerns are exacerbated by the possibility of her being taken into illegal custody by individuals associated with the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), raising fears of trafficking to Syria to join the Islamic State.
Background: A Controversial Journey
Hadiya, formerly known as Akhila, captured headlines when she embraced Islam in January 2016, later marrying Shafin Jahan. The marriage faced opposition, resulting in the Kerala High Court annulling it, deeming it a "sham." However, the Supreme Court overturned the decision in 2018, validating the union.
Present Concerns: Unreachable and Untraceable
Asokan K M's plea to the Kerala High Court alleges that Hadiya, now a 24-year-old Homeopathic medical student from Vaikom (Kerala), may have been taken into illegal custody by PFI-linked individuals, including her husband. The family's attempts to contact her have been futile, with her phone consistently switched off or unanswered. A visit to her homeopathic clinic in Malappuram revealed closure, adding to the mystery of her whereabouts.
Legal Action and Perceived Threats
The petition, scheduled for Tuesday, emphasizes the potential threat to Hadiya from individuals associated with the banned PFI. Notably, A S Sainaba, a former office-bearer of the National Women's Front (the women's wing of the banned PFI), and Hadiya's husband, Shafin Jahan, are respondents in the case. Asokan contends that Hadiya had informed the family of her separation from Jahan. However, in a recent interview, she claimed to have married someone else, accusing her father of being influenced by the Sangh Parivar.
Hadiya's case, marked by religious conversion, marriage controversies, and legal battles, continues to unfold, raising concerns about her safety and well-being.
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