Investigation Launched in Shamli Over Alleged Forced Conversion Case
Woman gym trainer held for forced conversion of businessman’s son in UP’s Shamli; latter denies coercion
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In Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, a woman and her father were arrested for allegedly coercing a businessman’s son into converting to Islam for marriage. The son, Ayush Malik, claims he converted willingly and that the allegations are unfounded, suggesting social pressure influenced his father's complaint.
- 01Chandni Qureshi and her father were arrested following a complaint by businessman Devraj Malik.
- 02Ayush Malik, the son involved, claims he converted to Islam willingly and has no regrets about his decision.
- 03The police are investigating claims of forced conversion and potential forgery related to marriage documents.
- 04Ayush Malik's conversion journey began over a decade ago, and he married Chandni in accordance with Islamic rituals.
- 05The case involves nine individuals, including a maulvi, under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act.
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A case of alleged forced religious conversion has emerged in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, leading to the arrest of Chandni Qureshi and her father, Islam Qureshi. The complaint was filed by businessman Devraj Malik, who claims his son, Ayush Malik, was coerced into converting to Islam under the promise of marriage. However, Ayush has publicly stated that he converted willingly, asserting that his religious journey began around 2013-14 and that he married Chandni in accordance with Islamic traditions. He suggested that his father’s complaint might stem from social pressure rather than genuine concern. The police are currently investigating the case, which involves nine individuals, including a maulvi, under various legal provisions, including the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act. Investigators are examining whether the conversion and marriage were conducted through deceit or coercion, while Ayush maintains that there were no financial motives behind his conversion and marriage.
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The case highlights tensions surrounding religious conversions in Uttar Pradesh and may influence community relations.
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