UP Man and Parents Accused of Abducting Kolkata Student for Forced Conversion
UP man, parents booked for abducting Kolkata girl, forced conversion
Hindustan Times
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A 31-year-old man and his parents from Khamariya Nagar, Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh, India, have been charged with abducting a 23-year-old student from Kolkata, forcing her to convert to another religion, and marrying her. The case arose after the girl's father filed a complaint in March 2023.
- 01A 31-year-old man and his parents are accused of abducting a Kolkata student.
- 02The victim was allegedly forced to convert to another religion and marry her abductor.
- 03The girl's father filed a complaint after she went missing on February 25, 2023.
- 04The accused have been charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- 05Threats were allegedly made against the victim's family to prevent them from filing a complaint.
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In Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh, a 31-year-old man named Shibu Ansari, along with his parents, has been booked for allegedly abducting a 23-year-old girl student from Kolkata, forcing her to convert to another religion, and marrying her. The victim, Anjali, a third-year BCom student at Bangabasi College in Kolkata, went missing on February 25, 2023. Her father, Durga Prasad Sav, filed a complaint with the Kolkata police after she failed to return home. The investigation led to the discovery that Shibu had married Anjali and threatened her family if they pursued the case. Following a court petition, an FIR was registered against the accused on March 24, 2023. They face charges under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including abduction and issuing threats.
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This case highlights concerns around safety and the legal protections available for women in India, particularly regarding abduction and forced conversion.
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