9 months ago
Pakistan Couple Crosses LoC, Treated as Minors, Now Faced with Legal Charges
A young couple from Pakistan crossed into India without proper documents, claiming to be minors.
After being found to be adults, they now face legal charges for breaking Indian laws.
A couple from Pakistan crossed the Line of Control (LoC) into India on October 8
They claimed to be 16 (male) and 15 (female) but were found to be adults medically
Gujarat police filed an FIR against them for violating The Foreigners Act and The Passport Act
They were initially treated as minors and sent to a detention center in Bhuj
The couple stated they eloped as their families wouldn't permit them to be together
- Who
- A couple from Pakistan
- What
- Crossed the Line of Control into India and were later charged for violating Indian laws
- Where
- Kutch district, Gujarat, India
- When
- October 8
- Why
- They eloped as their families wouldn't permit them to be together
Indian Government's Stance
Couple's Stance
Age and Intent
Indian Government's Stance
Couple is found to be adults and intentionally misled authorities
Couple's Stance
Couple claimed to be minors and eloped due to family pressure
Key facts
- Age claimed
- 16 (male), 15 (female)
- Actual age
- Adults, as medically estimated
- Date of crossing
- October 8
- Location of crossing
- Kutch district, Gujarat
- Detention location
- Joint Interrogation Centre, Bhuj
- FIR filed
- October (exact date not specified)
- Charges
- Violation of The Foreigners Act and The Passport Act
Quotes
SP Sagar Bagmar, Kutch (East) Police
The Senior Police Inspector in charge of Kutch (East) district, Gujarat Police
“The reason for filing a case against them was that the medical age estimation of the couple had found them to be adults and a letter to that effect has been signed by the Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO).”
indianexpress.com
