Archive · 2 Sep 2025
12-Year-Old Hindu Girl Kidnapped, Converted in Varanasi
In Varanasi, a 12-year-old Hindu girl was kidnapped and allegedly converted to Islam.
The accused, Nihal, claimed he married her to a Maulvi.
The girl's father reported the kidnapping, but initially received no help from local police.
After appealing to the Commissioner of Police, an FIR was filed.
Police arrested Nihal and a woman.
The father and brother of Nihal are still at large.
The father was threatened with violence and called ‘Kafir’.
The police are now investigating the case and working to rescue the girl.
A 12-year-old Hindu girl was kidnapped and converted to Islam in Varanasi.
The father reported the incident and was initially ignored by local police.
The main accused, Nihal, claimed the girl was married to a Maulvi.
Nihal and a woman were arrested; others are still being sought.
The father was threatened and faced a mob after seeking help.
- Who
- A 12-year-old Hindu girl, Nihal, Abbu Shareef, Lalu, and other unknown individuals.
- What
- Kidnapping and religious conversion of a minor girl.
- When
- The kidnapping happened three months prior; FIR filed on Monday (1st September).
- Where
- Konia area, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- Nihal wanted to convert and marry the girl. The father was threatened for wanting her back.
- Victim
- 12-year-old Hindu girl
- Location
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Accused
- Nihal, Abbu Shareef, Lalu, and another
- Charges
- Kidnapping, religious conversion, threats
- Arrests
- Nihal and a woman
- Law
- Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021
