Two sisters threatened after wedding cards of Muslim grooms with Hindu names go viral

In Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, two Muslim sisters and their family have been receiving threats after their wedding invitation cards went viral on social media. According to an India Today report, the controversy arose because the grooms' names are Hindu, casting a shadow over the wedding ceremonies scheduled for November 12.

The weddings of the two sisters were fixed for November 12, 2026, and a garden had been booked for the occasion. However, while preparations were underway, an unknown person called the garden owner and issued a threat. According to the bride's family, the caller warned that if the weddings were held, he would bring members of a Hindu organisation to the venue to create a massive ruckus and disruption. Following this threat, the garden owner is now reluctant to host the wedding ceremony.

Clarifying the situation regarding the wedding preparations and the controversy, the brides' brother, Mohammad Shakeel, stated that they are Muslim and the grooms and their families are also Muslim. He explained that although the grooms have Hindu names, they are Muslim, as their family has followed a tradition of keeping such names for several generations. He stated that people formed wrong assumptions after seeing only the grooms' names on social media and made the wedding cards viral, leading to this situation.

Salma, the elder sister of the brides, stated that these weddings were fixed with the consent of the parents. She further added that the grooms are relatives from her marital side. Salma said, "The wedding cards are going viral only because the boys' names are Hindu. We have booked a party hall, but someone is calling the garden owner and threatening that if the wedding is held, people from a Hindu organisation will be brought to create a commotion."

Sultana, the mother of the sisters, also defended the weddings, stating that both families are Muslim and the marriages are taking place with their consent. She revealed that her eldest daughter was also married into the same family and that such names are traditionally kept in that family. The family stated that these threats have affected all wedding preparations and they are extremely worried.

Following the entire incident, both brides have filed a written complaint with the police. They have demanded that the person issuing the threats be identified and strict action be taken against them. Additionally, they have requested police protection to ensure that both wedding ceremonies on November 12 are concluded peacefully.

Regarding the matter, Circle Officer Shailendra Pratap Gautam stated that the police have received the complaint and relevant officers have been directed to investigate and take necessary action. He further added that the allegations regarding the phone calls and threats will be scrutinised, and further action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.