Hyderabad's dark underbelly: Shady 'Sheikh marriages'
India TodayAmidst the bustling streets near Hyderabad's iconic Charminar and the aroma of Hyderabadi biryani thrives a clandestine business where young girls, under the guise of nikah, are sold to wealthy Sheikhs from Gulf countries. The concept, historically known as Mutah marriages, involved wealthy Gulf nationals seeking short-term marital arrangements when they used to travel long distances for businesses or for war. The concept, historically known as Mutah marriages, involved wealthy Gulf nationals seeking short-term marital arrangements For facilitating such 'Sheikh marriages', there are agents and 5–6 intermediaries, including brokers, local women, and hotel staff. The agent said some girls also get into multiple such marriages, using tricks like fake virginity tests to deceive older sheikhs.
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