Interfaith Couples in Gujarat Face Protests and Seek Police Protection Amid Threats

An interfaith couple in Gujarat has faced protests and threats while attempting to marry. In Ahmedabad, right-wing groups, including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, protested at the registrar's office, preventing the couple from registering their marriage; police escorted them to safety. Separately, a Surat couple withdrew from a mass wedding after receiving ongoing social media threats and have sought police protection. Authorities in both cities are involved in ensuring the couples' safety amid community opposition.