US-Based Surgeon Gives Triple Talaq To Wife In Bengaluru Through WhatsApp, Maneka Gandhi Steps In For Help

Amid the continuing controversy around the bill criminalising Triple Talaq which was passed in the Lok Sabha a Bengaluru-based woman has alleged that her husband gave her instant divorce through WhatsApp.

Reshma Azeez, a resident of Bengaluru had alleged that her husband Javeed Khan, a surgeon by profession of giving her triple talaq despite the Supreme Court declaring the practice as unconstitutional.

Reshma and Javeed had been married for 15 years and the couple were living in UK before moving to the US.

ANI

Reshma alleged that Javeed was abusive and used to harass her. In a complaint to the police, she alleged that recently Javeed brought her back to India and he left for the US with all her documents.

On December 4th Javeed sent her talaq on WhatsApp," News18 reported.

AFP

The message from Javeed, which was also sent to their family group reads, "TALAQ I am sending this message in my full sense and I am not under any influence of anger or intoxication. ALLAH as my witness. I, Dr. JAVEED KHAN (dob 01/19/1976), son of late Taj Ahmed pronounce TALAQ (Divorce) to RESHMA AZEEZ (dob 12/06/1978), daughter of Mr. Azeezuddin, according to ISLAMIC LAW OF SHARIAH, Meher has been completely fulfilled [sic]".

Taking note of the incident, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi said the case has taken up on absolute priority.

We have reached out to the brother of the woman and have requested for all details at gandhim@nic.in. She has been assured all assistance.

¡ª Maneka Gandhi (@Manekagandhibjp) December 29, 2018

We stand in complete solidarity with our Sisters of the Muslim community. @MinistryWCD consistently endeavors to socially and legally empower Muslim women and has always taken a strong stand in support of them.

¡ª Maneka Gandhi (@Manekagandhibjp) December 29, 2018