Check credentials of NRI grooms Ministry issues fresh advice
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) has issued fresh advices for Indian girls thinking of marrying NRIs.
In an advertisement campaign in all national, local and vernacular papers, the ministry has asked the would-be brides to follow certain methods to do a reality check and confirm the background of the NRI groom.
It says “Marrying a person based abroad? Be vigilant. Check the background and all legal details before saying ‘Yes’. Ensure that groom is single.
Enquire about his business, job, location, NRI status etc. Contact the concerned embassy for his details. Check his bank account number and bank statement, residence proof and visa, etc.”
The ministry has launched a website — www.moia.gov.in—which gives all details and the toll free number— 18001130—0 for any query.
In Punjab alone, over 10,000 girls have been cheated by NRI grooms. In majority of the cases, the grooms are already married and pick up a “holiday wife from Punjab or elsewhere in India”. These girls fight from pillar to post to get justice but very few get relief.
Source:- Indian Express
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