religious conversion

The minor Hindu girl was kidnapped three months ago. She was converted to Islam in a mosque and was married to a Muslim boy for ₹600.

Accused Nihal told the victim's father that his daughter had been converted to Islam and was married to a Maulvi. He referred to the victim's father as 'Kafir' and said that he will send him to 'Jahannum' (hell).

The gang had more than 20 WhatsApp groups. Photos and videos were uploaded every day. Slowly, Hindu youths were trapped by uploading obscene photos and videos. If the youth showed interest, he was called to the madrasa. There were girls who were tasked with brainwashing the Hindu youths.

Police say Maulana Abdul Majeed’s Bareilly-based conversion gang has links across 13 states and over 200 Maulanas were involved in it.

The police seized several incriminating materials from the possession of the accused and the victim, including religious literature promoting conversion, CDs containing videos of fugitive Islamist preacher Zakir Naik, skull caps, and garlands.

In Prayagraj, 21-year-old Ritika Kushwaha accused her brother Rahul of forcing her into religious conversion under a woman’s influence.

A magisterial probe confirmed police complicity in shielding a gangster and illegal construction of a mazar on police land. Despite findings, the accused SHO was only transferred, raising serious questions about political patronage.

An agreement has been signed with the National Development Board (NDB) so that every family can get a cow. Care of sick cows, training and forest produce based schemes have been started on a pilot basis in 6 districts, which will be expanded if successful.

Investigations revealed that Jacob had been visiting India since 2016 on tourist and business visas, raising concerns about the potential misuse of visa provisions to carry out religious propagation under the guise of legitimate travel.

Police are probing Shabbir Ahmed's links with Jalaluddin alias Chhangur, the mastermind of the Balrampur Islamic conversion racket.