Singapore Police Officer Faced with a British-Style “Rumble” in Tamil Nadu
Just last week, roughly a dozen locals took to the streets of Thiruvarur district in Tamil Nadu, waving up‑to‑date photos of a Singaporean policeman. They’re claiming that the officer, 39‑year‑old Mr. A. Mohamed Rafeek Abdul Kader, stole the hearts (and, apparently, the wallets) of two Indian brides.
The “Gold‑Grab” Story
- Came to the town with a decade’s worth of dowry—worth thousands of dollars in gold and cash.
- Married and divorced his first wife Ms. Thaslema within the span of a few weeks.
- Allegedly ditched the bride and all the jewelry straight to India without sending the money back.
Police Force’s Counter‑Story
When pressed by The Straits Times, Mr. Rafeek insists the timeline is wrong—claims he actually married Ms. Thaslema in Singapore in 2016, not in 2014. He says the divorce followed in 2017, when “the dowry was returned” and the bride is now happily “smashing it” with her new life and a kid.
The Second “Wedding Crash”
Fast forward to 2020, the officer married his second Indian bride, Ms. Ameer Nisha. However: her family says the divorce came quick as the first, with the officer “taking every jewel and cash” and slamming out the divorce file. Rafeek counters again: it was only in 2021, and the divorce was finalised later this year.
The headlines itch at the heart of Tamil Nadu’s media. While the local press (like Puthiya Thalaimurai) loves to paint the police force’s deputy as a “gold‑chasing villain,” the officer insists he’s just a bloke who made mistakes—though his “implausible timeline” is well worth gossiping about.
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Crazy Escapades, Threats, and a Dash of Drama: The Mr. Rafeek Saga
In a story that sounds straight out of a Bollywood thriller, Mr. Rafeek’s life has taken a wild turn. Two Singapore‑registered marriages, a whirlwind trip to India, and a frightening showdown that ends with a motorcycle escape—all wrapped in a punch of humor and a pinch of emotion.
1. The Quick‑Start Life of Mr. Rafeek
- Mr. Rafeek’s love life has already seen two Tinder‑like unions—both legally wrapped up in Singapore.
- On 28 May, he hopped flights to the distant land of India, arriving just in time for a family wedding in Thiruvarur on 4 June.
- Word got out fast: the ex‑wives’ families claimed he was back to woo yet another woman, sparking a media firestorm.
2. The Not‑So‑Friendly Reception
One day after the wedding—on 5 June—something unexpected unfolded at the place where Mr. Rafeek stayed.
- Roughly 100 people swarmed the building, armed with knives, parangs, and a menacing swagger.
- They pressed an ultimatum: 20 million rupees to be split between the ex‑wives’ families.
- When Mr. Rafeek tried to reason, the crowd shouted, “Take the law into your palm, or we’ll toss you into the sea!”
“I was about to become a prop in a dramatized death scene,” he recalls, but fate had other plans.
3. High‑Speed Escape
“I didn’t just run— I skidded away on a getaway motorcycle. The chase was real: they were after me with parangs, but I out‑maneuvered them all.”
Picture a scene where a startled motorbike zooms past a menacing crowd—this was Mr. Rafeek’s “Sprint to Freedom.” Word spread quickly: he had escaped the herd of weapons and threats.
4. Back to Singapore: Skewed Surprises
Hammocked on a desk with an urgent sense of urgency, the man rushed back to Singapore.
- Both parties—Mr. Rafeek and Ms. Ameer Nisha—hailed police in different directions.
- Each filed a complaint; the legal mosh pit has just begun.
5. Police’s Calm Response
A police spokesperson leans in an interview with The Straits Times, with a very serious tone.
- “Investigations are in motion,” they assured, “and all officers are expected to maintain the highest standards of conduct.”
- “We’re keeping the ball rolling and assisting with the case,” they added.
Now, as the drama unfolds, the story leaves us stunned: Who will get the 20 million rupees? How will the courtroom drama pan out? Stay tuned—this saga thrills for sure, yet reminds us that real life can be stranger than any fictional plot.
