It was a Hindu-Muslim love story that leapt out of the flames of the #GujaratRiots of 2002 in #Ahmedabad's Naroda Patiya. It then went through the usual tortuous turns, so typically Indian, and the next two years saw the couple fight tough battles and go through waves of pain.
2. The police in Ahmedabad had turned matters worse for the lovelorn couple. @rajkamaljha
3. Even as the Muslim girl was illegally held at a home for the destitute despite turning 18, the authorities and police in #Ahmedabad had remained undecided about who should start her release procedure. #Gujarat #GujaratRiots #2002riots
4. "When a couple is in love, there's no point keeping them apart," said the boy's father. #Gujarat #GujaratRiots #2002riots #Ahmedabad @Avinashgnair @hindureporter
5. Finally, perhaps all is well that ends well. Love wins, the flames of hatred die down, and stories live on. @IndianExpress
6. This story also appeared in Gujarati in 'The Samakaleen'. #Gujarat #Gujarat2002 #GujaratRiots #2002riots #LoveIsBlind #Ahmedabad @Avinashgnair @Rajeevsolan
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