On Friday last week, 20-year-old Uzma took refuge inside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, alleging she was forced to marry Pakistani national Tahir Ali and subjected to physical and mental torture daily.

But the evidence emerging in the case suggests there are gaping holes in Uzma's story.

What Uzma said

In a case against Tahir Ali, Uzma alleged she went to Pakistan to explore the country but was forced to marry Tahir at gunpoint on May 3.

She said she was tortured, abused and harassed physically and sexually by Tahir on a daily basis. The two tied had the knot in Buner, where Uzma arrived upon reaching Pakistan through the Wagah border on May 1.

"I did not come to Pakistan to get married to Tahir. I got married to Tahir under pressure and at gunpoint. I was not aware of the fact that Tahir was already married and had four kids. I was tortured and sexually abused every day. My immigration documents, passport and all my stuff is with Tahir also. I do not want to leave the Indian High Commission. I will only leave when I am sent back to my home in New Delhi safely," Uzma said in her statement to the magistrate.

What Tahir says

Tahir has rejected all claims made by Uzma saying, he has documented proof of all his communication with Uzma. He says Uzma was already aware of the fact that he was married and had four kids.

Tahir brought forth WhatsApp conversations, in which Uzma is telling him not to reveal details of his marriage and kids to her family. She can also be seen telling Tahir to tell lie about his education to Uzma's. brother his education as graduation if inquired by her brother.

Screengrab from Uzma's conversations with Tahir where she asks him to lie about his education and existing family, in case her brother enquires. (Image: Hamza Ameer) Screengrab from Uzma's conversations with Tahir where she asks him to lie about his education and existing family, in case her brother enquires. (Image: Hamza Ameer)

"Say graduation if he asks about education," she says.

What evidence shows

Uzma's passport and visa details reveal that her visa was given primarily for Buner, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa where Tahir Ali's family lives.

Further inquiry with the Foreign Office on visa specifications, revealed foreign nationals coming to Pakistan cannot get visa for Khyber Pukhtunkhwa without "guarantee" from a sponsor. In Uzma's case, the sponsor Tahir's father.

Photo of Uzma's visa that shows her husband's name as Mohd Naushad and her destination as Buner. (Image: Hamza Ameer) Photo of Uzma's visa that shows her husband's name as Mohd Naushad and her destination as Buner. (Image: Hamza Ameer)

According to Uzma's visa she was already married to a 'Naushad' whose name appears on the passport as her husband. Uzma is also mother to a baby girl, who she says is with her brother in New Delhi.

In her statement in court, Uzma also claimed she came to Pakistan to meet her aunt. It was later learnt she does not have any family in Pakistan, which is why she is staying in the Indian High Commission.

The legal battle

On May 7, Uzma filed a case against Tahir under section 506 military act. Appearing before a local court, Uzma accused Tahir of forced marriage at gunpoint, and sexual and physical harassment.

The court issued notices to Tahir, the cleric who got them married and all witnesses to appear before it with all proofs on July 11.

India, meanwhile, has asked the Pakistan Foreign Office to provide Uzma's details. A Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson says her case is currently in the court and she will be repatriated to India once the legal requirements are fulfilled.