Jammu: An Indian paramilitary trooper from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been dismissed from service for allegedly concealing his marriage to a Pakistani national, according to officials. Constable Munir Ahmad of the 41 Battalion was removed from his position after authorities discovered his marriage to the foreign national, which reportedly violated service regulations.

The dismissal was enacted swiftly and took immediate effect once the trooper’s actions came to light. CRPF officials indicated that Ahmad was charged with knowingly harboring his Pakistani spouse beyond the validity of her visa, a serious breach of protocol given the sensitive nature of his duties.

The incident surfaced following a directive from the Indian government mandating the eviction of all Pakistani nationals, a decision that was implemented in response to security concerns stemming from the recent Pahalgam incident. This crackdown included individuals in the region on medical or humanitarian grounds, emphasizing the heightened security measures.

The Kashmir Media Service reported on the dismissal, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the neighboring nations and the implications for individuals caught in cross-border relationships. The CRPF has not released additional details on the case, but the dismissal underscores the complex interplay of national security and personal affiliations in the region.