Tanakpur, Uttarakhand – A resident filed a formal FIR at the Kotwali police station in Champawat district, asserting that a man pretended to share her Hindu faith, cultivated a friendship, and later forced her to embrace Islam and agree to marriage. The police responded promptly, registering the case and subsequently taking the accused into custody.
Details of the Allegations
The complainant maintains that the accused initially introduced himself as a Hindu and established a close bond with her. As the relationship deepened, she discovered that he was actually Muslim. Upon learning his true religious identity, she says he began urging her to convert to Islam and to marry him.
"He threatened to leak my photographs on social media if I refused," she told investigators, adding that the threat heightened the pressure she felt.
She also alleges that the man used the prospect of public humiliation as leverage to coerce her compliance.
Police Action and Investigation
Champawat police officials treated the complaint with urgency. Following directives from the Superintendent of Police, investigators logged the matter under the relevant sections of the law and launched a comprehensive inquiry.
During the investigation, authorities collected statements, digital evidence, and any pertinent documentation. After reviewing the material, the police proceeded with an arrest that complied with procedural norms.
Accused Identified
The individual taken into custody has been identified as Nishad Khan, son of Naseeb Hussain, a 22‑year‑old resident of Manihargoth, Tanakpur.
Current Status
The case remains under active investigation. Law enforcement officials have emphasized that the judicial process will determine the factual matrix, and any further legal steps will be guided by the evidence uncovered.
