Shoaib Malik-Ayesha Siddiqui tangle turned murkier on Sunday with the latter filing serious charges against the Pakistani cricketer by Hyderabad police.Acting on a complaint filed late in the afternoon, Banjara Hills police registered cases against Malik, under sections 498-A (subjecting married woman to cruelty), 420 (cheating) and 506 (criminal intimidation)of IPC. According to police, in her complaint Ayesha alleged that Shoaib married her and then mentally harassed her over some petty issues and later even denied that nikah ever took place. As per Ayeshas complaint, Shoaib is trying to re-marry without her consent. The complaint also stated that Shoaib had offered Ayesha $1 million to keep the wedding under wraps and threatened of dire consequences in case she went to media. A copy of the nikahanama was attached to the complaint which though signed by Ayesha was taken to the police station by her father. Based on the allegations of the complainant, we have booked cases against Shoaib. The charges are serious. Two of the sections applied are non-coginsable which empowers us to effect arrests. They are non-bailable too, a police official said.West Zone police officials, who are investigating the case told TOI that they might very well question Shoaib Malik in the cases booked.
Analysts said the police by registering an FIR under section 498-A which applies to cruelty to a married woman by her husband or his relatives, had for starters accepted Ayeshas claim that she was married to Malik. We are looking for some prima facie evidence that supports the allegations of the complainant, director general of police R R Girish Kumar told. We are seeking legal opinion to see whether alleged offences were committed in India or abroad. The marriage did not take place in India. Therefore, we will have to figure out whether the provisions of the IPC can be applied on Malik,who is a foreign citizen, additional commissioner of Hyderabad police Thirumal Rao said. If we are able to secure some proof, his passport can also be seized. Only if we have to arrest Shoaib, the Pakistani embassy has to be informed. But all this is now in the domain of theoretical discussion, a senior police official said. Mean-while, the Siddiquis are reported to have retained a top-notch lawyer Mahmud Ali. Among other clients, Ali also represents Nizams Trusts. Analysts said the police were in a tizzy because of the impending high profile marriage. The consensus in the top circles was that they would have to tread carefully in the case but yet seen to be acting in the matter.
The Days Developments-Shoaib Malik distributes press statement. Admits nikah with Ayesha but claims it was invalid as he was duped by fake pictures. Says he will stay in Hyd'bad till April 15 for wedding.
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