Archive · 21 Jan 2026
17 Missing in Kerala's Kasaragod Amid 'Love Jihad' Allegations
In Kerala, 17 people have gone missing from Kasaragod.
Their families say they were forced to convert to Islam, brainwashed, and then cut off from their loved ones.
Some families believe their loved ones were taken to join ISIS.
They also think that money from Gulf countries is helping these groups.
Some families blame political leaders for not doing enough to stop this.
The governor says India is peaceful and no one should disturb that peace.
17 people, mostly young women, have gone missing from Kasaragod, Kerala.
Families allege forced conversions to Islam, coerced marriages, and radicalization linked to ISIS.
Victims' families claim foreign funding from Gulf countries is financing these operations.
Investigations reveal a pattern of disappearances, with some individuals allegedly joining ISIS.
Allegations of political backing and organizational influence persist despite official denials.
- Who
- 17 people, including young women, from Kasaragod, Kerala
- What
- Alleged cases of radicalization, forced conversions, and disappearances linked to 'love jihad' and ISIS
- When
- Over the last few years, with recent investigations ongoing
- Where
- Kasaragod district, Kerala, India
- Why
- Allegations of radicalization, forced conversions, and extremist networks
Families and Victims
Government and Authorities
Radicalization and Forced Conversions
Families and Victims
Families allege that young women are being converted, indoctrinated, and cut off from their loved ones, with some pushed into extremist networks linked to banned terror outfits.
Government and Authorities
Governor Rajendra Arlekar states that India is a democratic country living in a peaceful atmosphere and that nobody should try to disturb that.
Political Backing
Families and Victims
Retired military officer Ashokan KM alleges that those who converted his daughter have the backing of the Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan.
Government and Authorities
No official response from the Kerala government or Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan regarding the allegations of political backing.
- Location
- Kasaragod, Kerala
- Number of Missing People
- 17
- Alleged Radicalization Method
- Love Jihad
- Alleged Terror Outfit
- ISIS
- Alleged Funding Source
- Gulf countries
- Alleged Organization Involved
- Popular Front of India (PFI)
- Governor's Statement
- India is a democratic country living in a peaceful atmosphere.