Interfaith couple harassed at Necklace Road in Hyderabad

An interfaith couple at Hyderabad’s Necklace Road was allegedly harassed by a man, with a video of the incident going viral. Police registered a case after public outrage and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify and arrest the accused

Hyderabad: An interfaith couple standing at Necklace Road were allegedly harassed by a man who objected to their relationship.

The incident took place a few days ago, and a video of the couple being confronted has since gone viral on social media platforms.

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In the video, the man is seen questioning a burqa-clad woman for being in the company of a man who reportedly belongs to a different community.

The video drew widespread criticism, with many terming the act as moral policing. After it came to the notice of the police, the Saifabad police registered a case and launched an investigation.

Officers reviewed surveillance footage from the Necklace Road stretch and found that a lone person was involved in the incident. Efforts are underway to identify and apprehend him.