Girl thrashed outside LHC for marrying by choice

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A girl who married by choice was attacked on Thursday and thrashed by her relatives in the jurisdictions of the Lahore High Court (LHC).
According to details, Uroosa, resident of Pir Mahal, married Tahir Naseem by her own choice after which the girl’s parents lodged a case in the court.
When the girl came to the LHC for appearance in the case, her relatives tried to forcibly take her away. On refusal by the girl, her relatives thrashed her badly. The boy’s relatives also intervened which triggered a clash between both the sides.
Hearing the screams of the girl, the lawyers and police personnel saved her life. Police also arrested the father and uncle of the girl.
In the meanwhile, Uroosa stated in the court that she was adult and married according to her own choice. She said she wanted to live with her husband.
The court allowed the girl to go with her husband and also ordered security for the couple.

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