Houses belonging to a man and his Muslim relatives were set on fire in Agra by Hindutva footsoldiers, after he eloped with a Hindu girl, converted to Hinduism before tying the knot, and was accused by her family of abduction, as per media reports – with their own share of the spin.
In the past few years, there have been rising instances of interfaith couples being targeted by fringe groups. Newslaundry had also reported on how Hindu vigilantes have been exploiting a Special Marriage Act clause to target such couples. What adds to the atmosphere of contention is also the news reportage.
