*Hyderabad, September 17, 2024* – A Hindu couple from Warangal was arrested near Charminar on Sunday after a confrontation erupted over the woman, identified as Shruti, wearing a burqa and hijab. The incident sparked tension in the area as local Muslim youth objected to the Hindu woman adopting Islamic attire, causing a brief disruption in the bustling marketplace near the historic Charminar.According to witnesses, Shruti and her partner, both of Hindu faith, were passing through the area when a group of locals raised objections to Shruti’s burqa and hijab, questioning why a Hindu girl was wearing traditional Islamic dress. The altercation soon escalated, drawing a crowd and prompting the intervention of law enforcement.The Charminar police arrived at the scene and took the couple into custody to defuse the situation. Authorities have since launched an investigation into the matter to determine whether any laws were violated or if the confrontation involved religious harassment.Police officials stated that the couple’s attire is a personal choice and should not have led to such a confrontation, but tensions were running high as religious sentiments were involved. “We are investigating the incident to maintain peace and ensure that such confrontations do not occur in the future,” said a police spokesperson.The situation has raised concerns about religious intolerance and the growing sensitivity surrounding cultural symbols. Community leaders in Hyderabad are urging people to maintain peace and respect individual choices in dress and religious expression, regardless of faith.As of now, no charges have been filed, and both Shruti and her partner were released after initial questioning. Further developments are awaited as the investigation continues.