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Minor alleges sexual abuse, forced religious conversion in Lucknow
A young woman in Lucknow has filed charges against three men, including one named Shahnawaz, accusing them of sexual exploitation and coercing her to change her religion. The alleged victim claims the accused pressured her to adopt Islamic practices while attempting to erase her original faith.
LSN India ·
A minor in Lucknow's Mahibabad area has lodged a formal complaint with authorities alleging sexual abuse and forced religious conversion by three accused individuals. According to the complainant's statement, the primary accused, identified as Shahnawaz, allegedly subjected her to severe harassment that included sexual exploitation alongside systematic pressure to abandon her religious practices.
The victim has alleged that the accused forcibly applied religious marks to her forehead and demanded she recite Islamic prayers and adopt religious clothing including the burqa. She claims these actions were accompanied by threats and coercion designed to compel her religious conversion.
The case highlights concerns regarding the safety of vulnerable persons in the region. Police have registered a formal case and begun investigation into the allegations of sexual abuse and unlawful coercion related to religious matters. Authorities are examining evidence and recording detailed statements from the complainant to establish the sequence of events.
The Lucknow Police have not yet disclosed further details regarding the investigation's progress or the specific charges being pursued against the accused individuals. The case remains under active investigation as authorities work to establish facts and pursue appropriate legal action based on their findings.