In Udipi, Karnataka, a medical student Mohammed Danish Khan was arrested for harassing and coercing a Hindu classmate to convert to Islam. The accused, who was pursuing his post-graduation at Manipal Medical University, also made derogatory remarks about the Ram Mandir and the Sanatan Dharma.
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Udupi police has arrested Mohammed Danish Khan for forcefully trying to convert a Hindu MBBS girl student.
Danish got her number and started to chat.
22 January- Danish spoke ill about Hinduism
11 March- Danish insisted girl… pic.twitter.com/cTQzNSlFi4
Danish Khan was arrested following a complaint filed by a female student from the same college. A case was registered against the accused under Sections 74, 75 (1), 75(1) (i), 75 (2), 78 and 302 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on August 31.
According to the Udipi police, Khan befriended one of his classmates, and the two soon came close and developed a romantic relationship.
In the complaint, the woman stated that on January 22, during the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, Khan made derogatory remarks about the Ram Mandir and the Hindu religion.
On March 11, Khan forced his way into her room and pressured her to convert to Islam and perform Nikah. When she rejected his proposal, Khan, according to the complaint, became violent. He pulled her by the hair, slapped her and touched her inappropriately. He also threatened her with dire consequences if she didn’t comply with his demands.
Despite her resistance, Khan allegedly attempted to force her into physical intimacy. The victim further stated that after the incident, Khan continued to harass her over the phone and threatened to release obscene videos of her on social media.
The accused had been calling the victim till August 28 and harassing her, the victim said in the complaint.
Unable to endure the harassment any longer, she filed a complaint with the police on August 31.
Udupi Women’s Police Station officers tracked down and arrested Khan on Tuesday (September 4). He was produced before the magistrate, who sent him to judicial custody. Further investigations are underway.
In response to the incident, local Hindu organizations have called for strict action against Khan, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding individuals’ religious and personal freedoms. “This isn’t merely a case of personal harassment; it’s an assault on the fundamental right of individuals to practice their religion freely and without fear of coercion,” stated a resident of Manipal.
