Interfaith couple in Uttarakhand gets police protection

DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand high court, while deliberating on a petition moved by an interfaith couple in their early 20s from Udham Singh Nagar, directed police to provide them protection for six weeks and "ensure that no harm comes to them from anyone".Petitioners Mohd Shanu, a salon owner from Bazpur who studied up to Class 12 but could not pass the intermediate examination, and Aakanksha Kandari, a BCom student, informed the court that they are in love and wish to solemnise their marriage. However, due to threats from the woman's mother, Reena Devi, and certain other organisations, they are unable to proceed with their nuptials.