Jammu, August 1, 2025 : The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has defended its decision to dismiss constable Munir Ahmed, citing national security concerns, forgery, and procedural violations linked to his marriage with a Pakistani national.
Ahmed was removed from service on May 2 under Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution—which allows dismissal without a formal inquiry in matters of national security. He later challenged the action by filing a writ petition in the J&K and Ladakh High Court on May 23, asserting that he had followed legal protocols in marrying Menal Khan, a Pakistani citizen.
In a counter affidavit filed on July 29, the CRPF urged the court to dismiss Ahmed’s petition, accusing him of concealing vital facts and committing forgery.
According to the CRPF, Ahmed married Menal Khan via video conferencing on May 24, 2024, but failed to report the marriage to his department immediately, as mandated by service rules. It was only on October 14—nearly five months later—that he disclosed the marriage. “Government servants are obligated to immediately inform authorities if they marry a foreign national, particularly one from a hostile country. The petitioner failed in this duty,” the affidavit stated.
More seriously, the force alleged that Ahmed forged his wife’s signature on the nikah nama (marriage certificate). “The document bears Menal’s signature dated May 24, 2024—yet records confirm she was in Pakistan at the time. This renders the signature false and fabricated,” CRPF claimed.
The affidavit also stressed the potential security implications of Ahmed’s actions. “Pakistan is officially classified as a hostile country. As a CRPF jawan, the petitioner had access to sensitive information related to arms, deployment, and personnel. His marriage presents a plausible risk of espionage or honey-trapping,” it stated.
In addition, CRPF said Menal entered India on a short-term visa, which expired on March 22, 2025. Despite this, she continued to reside in the country illegally, allegedly with Ahmed’s full knowledge and support. “The petitioner actively facilitated her illegal stay at his residence in Jammu & Kashmir, knowingly violating visa norms,” the force said.
Terming the concealment, forgery, and harboring of a foreign national as “serious misconduct,” the CRPF said the circumstances justified immediate dismissal. “Given the gravity of the issue and threat to national integrity, the Director General approved termination under Article 311(2)(b), bypassing a formal inquiry,” it concluded.
The case is currently under judicial scrutiny, with the CRPF strongly opposing any relief or reinstatement for Ahmed, emphasizing the national security implications and breach of trust involved.
