Constable Munir Ahmed of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been dismissed from service after marrying a Pakistani national, Menal Khan, without obtaining the mandatory prior approval from his department. The marriage, conducted via a WhatsApp video call on May 24, 2024, was solemnized before his request for formal permission to marry a foreign national could be processed. Additionally, Ahmed failed to inform the CRPF that his wife remained in India beyond the validity of her tourist visa, which expired on March 22, 2025. He claimed she had applied for a Long-Term Visa, but this detail was not officially conveyed to the department, constituting another breach of protocol .
Ahmed contends that he had informed the force about his marriage and followed the necessary rules. He plans to challenge his dismissal, arguing that he adhered to the required procedures and that the punishment is disproportionate. The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has granted his wife interim relief to stay in India for an additional 10 days beyond April 29, 2025, pending further legal proceedings .
This case underscores the importance of adhering to service conduct regulations, especially concerning national security protocols. It also highlights the legal complexities that can arise when personal relationships intersect with professional obligations in sensitive sectors like national security.
