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Police recover Indonesian woman in Hyderabad, hand her over to consulate

HYDERABAD: An Indonesian woman, Indah Marlyan, was recovered under judicial orders and handed over to her country’s consulate by the district police on Saturday. The woman had married a man, Naik Mohammad Shaikh alias Mohammad Hamza Mirza. She had submitted a complaint to the consulate alleging that she was being subjected to domestic violence. The consulate took up the matter with Sindh…

Police recover Indonesian woman in Hyderabad, hand her over to consulate

HYDERABAD: Indonesian national Indah Marlyan was recovered on Saturday by the district police following a judicial order, and subsequently handed over to her country's consulate. The 30-year-old had previously lodged a complaint with the consulate, alleging domestic violence at the hands of her husband, Naik Mohammad Shaikh. The consulate collaborated with the Sindh government officials to ensure her safe return.

A court application was filed through the Women Development Department on August 8, under Section 491 Cr.PC, leading to her recovery. SSP Hyderabad Shahzeb Chachar confirmed that the woman, accompanied by her infant daughter, was delivered to the Indonesian consulate under the supervision of the judiciary. Naik Mohammad Shaikh has been detained by the police for alleged wrongful confinement of his spouse, following a complaint lodged by the Women Development Department.

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