HARIPPAD: The Harippad Magistrate's Court has directed the authorities of the Karilakulangara police station to file a criminal case against a man who divorced his wife by pronouncing talaq from the Middle East. Muneer, belonging to Anari Mahal, of Kannelapuzhakkal house married the woman belonging to Muttom Jamaat in 2017.

The couple has a son. However, the complaint alleges that Munir pronounced talaq in preparation for his new marriage, without looking after the expenses of his wife or child. People who have signed the divorce papers as witnesses will also be charged. Adv. M Thaha appeared in court for petitioners.

Muneer had received a dowry of around 50 sovereigns and Rs 3 lakh.