Zubi ‘still alive’ to fight marital crimes, fraud

ABU DHABI — Former UAE resident Zubi Zaidi, who got cheated in her marriage, has lauded the Bill on Registration of Marriage of NRIs. In 2014, Zubi, who is from the Indian city of Lucknow, reached Abu Dhabi shores only to realise her marriage was a fraud and done only for the money. Khaleej

Times had reported her plight in July 2018. Today, she continues her fight and supports others in distress through Soch Foundation, an NGO, and her ‘Still Alive’ forum.

“This bill is vindication of our fight. We had recently protested in New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. We had got an assurance from External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj that our cries for help will not go unanswered. She has kept her word. Let’s see how the implementation happens,” the advocate said over phone from Lucknow.

Zubi said her support groups are trying to create awareness among women about their rights against ‘planned crimes’.

“This isn’t just a husband-wife problem but a planned crime. There is a similar pattern in every case — marry, enjoy wedlock for a while, and then start harassment till the woman commits suicide or ends the marriage. If they don’t succeed, they simply disappear. I have three similar cases from the UAE and one from Saudi Arabia. We are trying to help as many as possible.”

Following the bill, she is hoping for a speedy action in her case from Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

“National Women’s Commission has told me that Red Corner Notice is issued against my husband and father-in-law. I have sent copies of the warrants to Indian missions and ministries in the UAE. The local authorities in the UAE should also take notice of my plight. The UAE wouldn’t want to keep criminals in their country,” she added.

This isn’t just a husband-wife problem but a planned crime. There is a similar pattern in every case.

Zubi Zaidi,

former UAE resident