Muslim sisters face threats after wedding card with Hindu groom names go viral

Two Muslim sisters have sought police protection after their wedding invitation cards, featuring Hindu names of the grooms, went viral on social media. The family said the venue owner was reluctant to host the ceremonies after being threatened with disruption by members of a Hindu organisation if the weddings went ahead.According to the bride’s family, the caller threatened to bring members of a Hindu organisation to the venue and create a ruckus if the ceremonies went ahead.Saharanpur,Nov 11, 2026 07:31 ISTThe wedding celebrations of two Muslim sisters in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur have been marred by threats after their invitation cards featuring Hindu groom names went viral on social media, days ahead of their weddings.The sisters, who are scheduled to get married on November 12, have said that an unidentified person threatened the owner of the garden booked for the ceremonies, warning him against hosting the weddings.According to the bride’s family, the caller threatened to bring members of a Hindu organisation to the venue and create a ruckus if the ceremonies went ahead.The family said the wedding cards began circulating on social media because of the names of the two grooms. However, they maintained that both men and their families are Muslim and that the names are part of a tradition followed by their families for several generations. "We are Muslims, and they are Muslims too. But the boys have Hindu names. Their families have been following this tradition for a long time," said Mohammad Shakeel, the brides' brother.The two brides have approached the police with a written complaint, seeking action against the person issuing threats and security to ensure that their weddings take place peacefully. The bride’s family said that their parents had fixed both marriages for November 12, 2026, and booked a garden for the ceremonies. However, the threat has now cast a shadow over the preparations, with the family claiming that the venue owner is reluctant to host the weddings.The bride's elder sister, Salma, said her sisters had chosen to marry with their parents' consent, adding that the grooms were related to the family through her in-laws.“The wedding cards are going viral only because the boys have Hindu names. We have booked a party hall, but someone is calling the garden owner and threatening him, saying that if he hosts the weddings, they will bring members of a Hindu organisation and create a ruckus," she said.Their mother, Sultan, also defended the marriages, saying both families were Muslim and that her elder daughter was already married into the same family."They are Muslims, and we are Muslims too. The marriages are taking place with our consent. My elder daughter is also married into this family. They have traditionally kept names like these," she said.The family has urged the police to identify the caller and take action, saying the threats have affected preparations for the weddings. They have also sought police protection so that both ceremonies can be held without disruption.Circle Officer Shailendra Pratap Gautam said the police had received a complaint and directed officers to investigate the matter and take necessary action.He added that the allegations regarding the phone call and threats would also be examined, and further action would be taken based on the findings of the investigation.- Ends