In a bizarre case of marital discord from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, a woman reportedly left her husband after he refused to shave his beard and eloped with his clean-shaven brother. The woman had repeatedly requested her husband to get a clean shave, but he declined, citing religious beliefs.
How It Started
Maulana Shakir, a Muslim cleric residing in Ujjwal Garden Colony, Meerut, married Arshi seven months ago. Arshi, who has completed her schooling up to Class 12, is currently pursuing higher education. According to Shakir, his wife began insisting he shave his beard soon after their wedding — a request he consistently refused due to religious reasons.
Frequent Fights Between Shakir And Arshi
The issue became a frequent point of contention, leading to repeated arguments and interventions from both families. Arshi reportedly told Shakir that their marriage had taken place without her full consent and that she could not live with him unless he shaved.
As the conflict escalated, Arshi allegedly began an affair with Shakir’s younger brother, who is clean-shaven. The two eventually eloped on February 3, leaving Shakir and his family in shock. Despite his efforts to trace them with the help of relatives, Shakir was unsuccessful.
He later filed a missing persons complaint for both his wife and brother and informed Arshi’s family. However, they reportedly refused to intervene, claiming they had severed all ties with her. Shakir has also alleged that Arshi is now demanding ₹5 lakh from him.
SP City Ayush Vikram Singh said a person has complained about his wife’s elopement with her brother-in-law. “Missing report has been registered and police are investigating the case. Necessary action will be taken,” Singh said.
