Two Pakistanis Jailed for Attempted Gay Marriage

Pakistan has jailed two people for what authorities claim was an attempted gay marriage, though the twosome deny they were putting on a ceremony or are even in a relationship.

Malik Muhammad Iqbal, 42, was arrested for attempting to wed 18-year-old Rani, who was born a man but lives as a woman — police stormed a gathering they were part of and arrested 43 guests. Iqbal and Rani claim they were only at a party for Rani's birthday and that Iqbal was simply a guest.

Pakistani authorities claim to have pictures and a wedding dress that prove a ceremony was to take place. Attempting to marry someone of the same sex is illegal in Pakistan.

"Our investigation shows [Iqbal] likes these people more than women," a police officer told CNN. "He admitted it. This is a psychological disease when men are attracted to men and not attracted to women."

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