Nagaur, Rajasthan: Jitendra Singh, a manager from Sudarasan village in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, has alleged that his 24-year-old wife, Shakila Akhtar, originally from Kashmir, has been missing for the past 12 months. Claiming that her family has kept her captive and attempted to arrange a second marriage for her, Jitendra approached the courts after local police in Jammu failed to provide adequate assistance.
The Rajasthan High Court has now intervened, issuing strict orders for the search of Shakila, directing the involvement of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and other central paramilitary forces if necessary.
The Story Behind the Marriage
Jitendra Singh first met Shakila Akhtar in 2023 while working as a site manager for a private construction company in Jammu. Shakila’s mother, Reshma, also worked at the same company, and the family was living in a rented house in the city. Over time, Jitendra and Shakila grew close, and their relationship developed into love. Initially, her family disapproved, but eventually, they began living together. During this period, Jitendra reportedly provided financial support of around six lakh rupees to Shakila’s parents.
After nearly two years, the couple decided to marry. They were wed on February 16, 2025, at a temple in Firozpur, Punjab, and officially registered their marriage in court the following day before returning to Rajasthan. However, opposition from Shakila’s family and community soon emerged, and pressure was mounted on her to return home. Shakila was later reported missing at Satwari police station in Jammu.
Attempts to Reunite
On February 22, 2025, Jammu police took both Jitendra and Shakila to Rajasthan. While Shakila did not provide any statements against her husband, she was handed over to her family. Until October 2025, the couple maintained phone contact, during which Shakila revealed attempts by her family to arrange a second marriage for her and sent a video message pleading for help.
High Court Steps In
On October 28, 2025, Jitendra filed a habeas corpus petition in the Jodhpur High Court. Following the directions of the court, the Baradwa police station team traveled to Anantnag in Jammu to search for Shakila but did not succeed. Reports of inadequate cooperation from local authorities prompted the court to adopt a firmer stance. On January 29, 2026, the High Court ordered that every effort be made to locate Shakila, including assistance from the CRPF and other paramilitary forces. The case remains under judicial supervision.
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