A 17-year-old boy from Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, India, was rescued from Jammu and Kashmir after allegations of forced religious conversion. His father filed a complaint after discovering through social media that his son had reportedly converted to Islam while in Kupwara. Police are investigating the circumstances of his travel and conversion.

• 01The minor boy, Vishal, was allegedly taken to Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, to learn barbering but claims to have been converted on May 15, 2026.
• 02The complaint was filed by Krishna Kumar, the boy's father, who had trusted the accused due to a long-standing professional relationship.
• 03The family learned of the conversion through a video sent via Instagram by the boy on May 15, prompting them to seek police intervention.
• 04Waseem, the accused, has been defended by his mother, who claims he is being falsely implicated and that he had no contact with Vishal for over two years.
• 05The police are conducting extensive questioning and further legal actions are expected as the investigation continues.

This incident raises concerns about the safety and rights of minors, particularly regarding religious freedom and the influence of social media.