Narejo Abid Ali
Elopement Wedding?
The phrase “elopement wedding” to most probably sounds like a perfect contradiction. Weddings are large celebrations, filled with seating charts, cake tastings, and everything in between. Elopements are more intimate affairs with a handful of guests and no real planning, right? Well, not necessarily. The beauty of an elopement is blending both traditional and non-traditional elements, making your day exactly what you’ve envisioned.
Planning an entire wedding can feel like a daunting commitment, but an elopement at times requires some planning, too. Where should you have your ceremony? Who should be invited? What special details should be incorporated into your day? Fortunately, there are so many options on the wedding spectrum that helps relieve some of the pressures of planning.
This type of cases recently happened in City of light karachi elope wedding merriages which created storm on social media and set woes in whole country
The dilemma of not knowing which side to believe stems from hidden facts and contradictory descriptions of events. According to her parents, who claim that their daughter is 14 years old, Dua was ‘kidnapped’ on April 16 outside her home in Karachi’s Shah Faisal Colony. But earlier this week, news surfaced that Dua had contracted a ‘free-will marriage’ with a 22-year-old student, Zaheer Ahmad. Dua’s age in her nikahnama, dated April 17, was 18 years, according to the police, who recovered the couple from Okara and took them into protective custody. Apparently, the success of her parents’ attempts to obtain her custody rests on their coming up with substantive proof that their daughter is as old as they say she is. The court has yet to be convinced that she is not of marriageable age as it allowed her to leave with her ‘husband’ when she refused to go to a shelter home.
Dua’s case is not uncommon. There have been several instances of young girls asserting they have married of their own free will while their parents have claimed that they were abducted. This has been especially observed in the Hindu community in Sindh where parents have alleged forced conversion and marriage of their daughters. Blackmailing, coercion and child grooming have existed in all ages but with the growth of online platforms, taking advantage of impressionable young minds has become much easier.
How to Prevent Elope merriages
Understand the reason for elopement. When children elope, they are trying to communicate something with parents knowing is very mandatory .Teach alternative behaviors and communication.Ask friends and family for help. Secure your home. Teach safety skills. Create an emergency plan Positive behavior intervention strategies include designing routines, implementing silent signals, assigning tasks, and setting expectations. These strategies help encourage positive behaviors from individuals while simultaneously suppressing negative behaviors.
