Hiba Rana has filed an FIR against her husband and in-laws of dowry demands, physical abuse, mental harassment, and pronouncing triple talaq.
She alleged that despite her family giving cash, jewellery, and meeting repeated demands, the harassment continued.
Police have registered the case under relevant laws and are investigating, while a family member has denied the triple talaq allegation.
Hiba Rana, daughter of renowned poet Munawwar Rana, has filed a case in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on February 2, 2026, alleging dowry harassment, assault, and the pronouncement of triple talaq by her husband. Based on her complaint, an FIR has been registered at Saadatganj police station against her husband, Syed Mohammad Sakib, and her in-laws. Police have initiated an investigation and said further action will be taken after the probe is completed.
According to the FIR, Hiba Rana married Syed Mohammad Sakib on December 19, 2013, following Sunni Muslim traditions. She alleged that her family gave gold and diamond jewellery and ₹10 lakh in cash as dowry at the time of the wedding. Soon after the marriage, her husband and father-in-law reportedly demanded additional dowry, including ₹20 lakh and a flat. Although her family met these demands several times to save the marriage, she claimed that the harassment continued.
Hiba alleged that she was subjected to repeated verbal abuse, physical violence, and threats. She also stated that her father-in-law actively pressured her for more dowry. According to her complaint, she lived under constant mental and physical distress and was often intimidated by her in-laws.
The FIR further states that on April 9, 2025, following an argument, her husband allegedly verbally abused and assaulted her. The situation reportedly worsened when her sister, Arshia Rana, also known as Tina, visited the in-laws’ residence. Hiba claimed that her husband became aggressive, pronounced triple talaq, and forcibly pushed her out of the house. She further alleged that her two children, Syed Fawaz and Hayyam Fatima, were locked inside a room and that she was not allowed to take them with her.
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Hiba also stated that she has been facing continuous threats from her husband and in-laws, which caused her severe mental trauma and depression. The complaint expressed concern for her safety and the well-being of her children.
Meanwhile, when Dainik Bhaskar contacted Munawwar Rana’s other daughter, Sumaiya Rana, she denied the allegations of triple talaq, saying there was “nothing of this sort,” though she did not provide further details.
Police officials confirmed that the case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, and the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019. The matter remains under investigation, and authorities said appropriate legal action will be taken based on the findings.
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