This is reportedly the first case registered under the Haryana Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2022. The parents of the girl said that this is clearly a case of love jihad
The VHP Joint General Secretary also pointed out that due to the terrorist nexus of love jihad and illegal conversion, keeping its international nature in view, it is important to bring a nationwide resolution and national law.
The police have booked the accused, residents of Dhule, under sections 376(2)(n), 377, 327, 504, 506, 34, and 323 of the Indian Penal Code and have launched an investigation into the case.