Gujarat: Man booked for giving triple talaq

RAJKOT: A 24-year-old woman from Bhavnagar lodged a complaint against her husband alleging that he gave her an instant divorce by uttering 'talaq' thrice.

Police have booked Shehzad Latiwala, his father Arif and his mother Hafiza following a complaint lodged by Rukhsar Latilwala. They were booked under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019.

Rukhsar got married to Shehzad, a native of Bharuch, on October 25, 2020. She alleged that her in-laws and husbands started torturing her mentally over petty issues. About eight months ago, she even came back to her parent's house in Bhavnagar after a fight with Shehzad.

After she returned, the harassment continued and the couple had a bitter fight on July 4. Shehzad allegedly told Rukhsar that he would marry another woman and uttered 'talaq' thrice. However, Rukhsar continued to live with them for a fortnight.