Lucknow, July 17: A Lucknow woman has alleged that she was given triple talaq twice and forced to sleep, consummate marriage with her father-in-law and brother-in-law, under the Islamic practice of Nikah Halala, so that her husband could marry her again. The victim, Shabina, said on Monday that she was threatened to be declared an outcast if she revolted against the practice. She alleged that she was threatened by “members of the community”. Also Read - Uttar Pradesh Shocker: 10-Year-Old Girl Married Off to Rapist, Given Triple Talaq

Shabina said that her husband gave her an instant triple talaq. Then, he forced her to sleep with his father and consummate the marriage under Nikah Halala so that he could marry her again after she got divorced from her father-in-law. She was again given instant triple talaq and was being forced to sleep with her brother-in-law. Also Read - Muslim Personal Law Board Files Plea in Supreme Court Opposing PIL Seeking 'Ban on Polygamy, Nikah Halala'

The victim then approached Nida Khan and narrated her ordeal to her. Khan, who has been a victim of Nikal Halala herself and has been fighting against it since, helped her in filing a complaint against five men. The two even alleged that the local clerics told them that “people who do not follow Shariat are automatically considered outcasts” and those who raise their voice against Shariat will face dire consequences. Also Read - Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Announces Annual Pension of Rs 6,000 For Triple Talaq Victims

Rejecting the allegations, Bareilly’s Shekhar Imam Mufti Khurshid Alam said that they didn’t throw anyone out of the community. “Some people are giving statements against Talaq and Halala just to gain media attention…” he said.

The incident has come a day after a man allegedly gave triple talaq to his wife after she gave birth to a baby girl. The woman complained that her husband abused her and asked her for dowry as she didn’t give birth to a boy. She said that the man asked for money and a bike as she gave birth to a girl. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shlok Kumar said that a complaint had been registered and a probe was underway.