The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has defended its decision to dismiss Constable Munir Ahmed, accusing him of grave misconduct, including secretly marrying a Pakistani national, forging her signature on a nikahnama, and concealing her expired visa status. The force submitted its response before the Jammu & Kashmir High Court, where Munir has challenged his termination.
According to the CRPF, the woman in question, Menal Khan, entered India on a tourist visa in February 2025. Munir allegedly failed to inform his superiors about their marriage or her subsequent application for a Long Term Visa (LTV). The matter became more serious following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians, after which the government ordered all Pakistani nationals to leave the country within 48 hours.
During this sensitive period, the CRPF claims Munir took a six-day leave without disclosing his wife’s presence or her visa status, despite an ongoing deportation drive. The force further contends that the nikahnama bore Menal Khan’s forged signature, as she was in Pakistan on the date mentioned in the document — raising concerns over its authenticity.
The CRPF has argued that Munir’s actions went beyond a violation of conduct rules and posed a potential threat to national security, particularly given his access to classified information as a serving member of the force.
In his petition, Munir has cited his performance record, prior communication with CRPF authorities, and letters from BJP Members of Parliament requesting visa support for his wife. However, the CRPF maintains that these factors cannot justify the concealment of such sensitive information, especially in light of Pakistan’s designation as a hostile state.
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court is scheduled to hear the matter on Friday.