Kerala 'love jihad' case: Hadiya's father does not allow state women commission to meet her

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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The chairperson of Kerala State Women's Commission was on Monday denied permission to visit Hadiya, the Hindu woman from Kerala who converted to Islam after marrying a Muslim man.

MC Josephine, who was denied permission by Hadiya's father, had visited the girl to ensure her safety during her travel to Delhi where she will be presented before the Supreme Court.

November 27 has been scheduled as the next date of hearing in the Kerala 'Love Jihad' case.

The Commission has sought a report from the district police chief regarding the arrangements and safety measures that Hadiya will be provided with during her visit.

Hadiya Shefin, a 25-year-old homeopathic doctor had converted to Islam last year after her marriage with Shafin Jahan.

On November 6, the National Commission for Women acting chairperson Rekha Sharma met Hadiya and said, "She is in good health and happy. Her security is under no threat."

Sharma also showed photographs of Hadiya captured on her cellphone during the meeting.

Last month, Kottayam Superintendent of Police submitted a report to Kerala Women’s Commission stating that Hadiya was guarded by police and there was no physical torture from her father's side.

On October 30, the Supreme Court had observed that the concent of the girl is prime in Kerala love jihad case. The apex court had also directed Hadiya's father to produce her before it on November 27.