Mithilesh Bhati is a woman from Rabupura village of Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, who became viral on social media for insulting Sachin Meena, the husband of Seema Haider, a Pakistani woman who crossed the border to marry him.
In a video that was widely circulated online, Bhati can be heard calling Meena ‘Lappu’ and ‘Jhingur’, which are derogatory terms for someone who is weak or foolish. Bhati’s remarks sparked outrage among netizens, who criticized her for being rude and insensitive. Seema Haider’s lawyer also warned Bhati of legal action for defaming the couple.
Who is Mithilesh Bhati?
Mithilesh Bhati is a resident of Rabupura village, where Sachin Meena and Seema Haider live. She is married and has two children, a son, and a daughter. She works as a housewife and takes care of her family. She claims to be a friend of Meena’s mother and says that she has known him since he was a child.
Mithilesh Bhati says that she did not intend to hurt anyone’s feelings when she called Meena ‘Lappu’ and ‘Jhingur’. She says that she was angry with him for marrying a Pakistani woman without informing his family or the village elders. She also says that she was concerned about his safety and security, as he could face legal troubles or threats from anti-national elements. She says that the words she used were common in their local dialect and were not meant to be abusive.
However, Bhati’s explanation did not convince many people, who accused her of being jealous, narrow-minded, and disrespectful. Some also questioned her motives and alleged that she had some personal grudge or interest in Meena. Some even called her names and trolled her online.
Who are Sachin Meena and Seema Haider?
Sachin Meena is a 24-year-old man from Rabupura village, who works as a driver for a private company. He met Seema Haider, a 22-year-old woman from Karachi, Pakistan, on an online gaming platform called PUBG in 2020. They became friends and started chatting on WhatsApp and video calls. They fell in love and decided to get married.
Seema Haider managed to cross the border into India with the help of some agents in March 2021. She reached Delhi and met Meena, who took her to his home in Rabupura. They got married in a temple according to Hindu rituals. They also applied for a marriage certificate and a visa for Haider.
However, their marriage came to light when some villagers noticed Haider’s presence in Meena’s house. They informed the police, who raided the house and took the couple into custody. They were interrogated by various agencies, including the Intelligence Bureau and the Anti-Terrorism Squad. They were also subjected to medical tests and verification of their documents.
The police found that Haider had entered India illegally without any valid passport or visa. They also found that she had given false information about her name, age, and address. They booked her under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Foreigners Act, and the Passport Act. They also booked Meena for aiding and abetting her.
The couple was sent to judicial custody and lodged in separate jails. They moved the court for bail and pleaded for mercy. They claimed that they were innocent and had married out of love. They also said that they had no links with any terrorist or anti-national group.
The court granted them bail in June 2021 after considering their statements and evidence. The court also directed them to cooperate with the investigation and report to the police regularly. The court also asked them to refrain from making any public statements or media appearances.
The couple returned to their home in Rabupura after getting bail. They faced opposition and hostility from some villagers, who objected to their inter-religious and cross-border marriage. They also faced threats and harassment from some unknown callers, who warned them to leave the village or face dire consequences.
The couple said that they were not afraid of anyone and wanted to live peacefully. They said that they respected both religions and cultures and did not want to hurt anyone’s sentiments. They also said that they hoped to get justice and acceptance from society.
