forced conversion

A fact-finding committee has exposed religious discrimination at Jamia Millia Islamia, detailing cases of harassment and forced conversions of non-Muslim students and staff within the university.

The pastors claimed that the people were there out of their own accord and the former did not force anyone to convert.

Several Hindu organisations' activists accused the organisers of the event of luring Hindu men and women to convert to Christianity with promises of financial and health benefits. Over 100 people, including women and children, were present at the event where alleged forced conversion was taking place in Raigarh.

Despite being forced to adopt a Muslim name, consume beef and perform Namaz, Rinima Borah gaslighted other Hindu women into believing that it was an isolated case.

Hasan Badhusha, who was formerly with SDPI, gave the Quran to the complainant's wife and daughter. Hasan also threatened and assaulted him.

According to Panchjanya, Nihal Khan has been charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act along with other sections including rape and forced conversion.

According to a report by Organiser, the female student is pursuing a journalism course at Jamia Milia Islamia and has been subjected to harassment since July 2023.

A Dalit girl has filed a complaint against a man named Ziyad who is from Pune, Maharashtra, after which he was taken into custody by the Gujarat Police and was subsequently sent to a three-day remand by the court.

Azamgarh Police halted a mass conversion event in Miria Redha, seizing objectionable materials and detaining a suspect accused of coercing Hindus into Christianity.

The CBI has dismissed the forced conversion angle in Lavanya’s suicide, focusing on academic stress. However, her dying declaration remains crucial as the court evaluates its legal significance.