Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Man Arrested for Impersonation and Conversion Pressure
A man named Shahnawaz was arrested in Uttarakhand for pretending to be a Hindu named Sonu to befriend a 19-year-old Hindu woman.
He worked with her at a medical store and gained her trust by lying about his identity.
On January 18, she discovered his real name and religion when she saw his Aadhaar card.
After that, he pressured her to continue their relationship and convert to Islam.
The woman escaped and reported the incident to the police.
The police acted quickly, examined her medically, and recorded her statement in court.
Shahnawaz was arrested the next day, and the police are investigating further.
Shahnawaz, a Muslim man, impersonated a Hindu named Sonu to befriend a 19-year-old Hindu woman at their workplace in Khatima, Uttarakhand.
The woman discovered his real identity when she saw his Aadhaar card during a meeting at a hotel on January 18.
Shahnawaz pressured the woman to continue their relationship and convert to Islam after she found out his true identity.
The woman escaped and reported the incident to the Khatima police, who took swift action and arrested Shahnawaz on January 19.
The police have registered a case against Shahnawaz under Sections 318(4), 62, and 64 of the Indian Penal Code, and further investigation is underway.
- Who
- Shahnawaz, a Muslim man, and a 19-year-old Hindu woman
- What
- Shahnawaz impersonated a Hindu named Sonu to build a relationship with the woman and pressured her for conversion to Islam
- When
- The incident occurred on January 18, and Shahnawaz was arrested on January 19
- Where
- Khatima, Uttarakhand, India
- Why
- Shahnawaz allegedly deceived the woman about his identity and religion to manipulate her into a relationship and conversion
- Accused Name
- Shahnawaz
- Victim Age
- 19
- Victim Religion
- Hindu
- Accused Religion
- Muslim
- Location
- Khatima, Uttarakhand
- Date of Incident
- January 18
- Date of Arrest
- January 19
- Charges Filed
- Sections 318(4), 62, 64 of IPC
