Shahjahanabad police have registered a case against a man and his sister for allegedly forcing a woman to convert to their religion and threatening her life.
The accused, identified as Majid Ali and his sister Tabassum, are currently absconding following the victim's complaint.
According to police reports, the harassment began approximately two years ago when Majid started pressuring his wife to accept his religion. The victim also alleged that her sister-in-law, Tabassum, supported and participated in the coercion. When she refused to comply, the accused threw her out of the house. Since then, she has been residing at her maternal home, where the accused allegedly continues to threaten and intimidate her.
The victim revealed that Majid frequently visited her maternal home to persuade her to return and live with him. However, when she resisted his demands, he escalated his threats, warning that he would kill her if she did not agree. The victim also claimed that Majid had made multiple attempts to forcibly take away their young daughter.
In a recent incident on March 16, Majid allegedly arrived at her home to intimidate her once again. Fearing for her safety, the victim immediately contacted the police through Dial-100. However, by the time officers arrived, Majid had already fled the scene. Shahjahanabad police have since registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) related to harassment, criminal intimidation, and religious coercion.
The victim's ordeal has been ongoing since July 2024. According to her statement, Majid and Tabassum continuously harassed her to convert to their religion. The matter is already pending in court, with the next hearing scheduled for March 24, 2025. Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, the accused has allegedly continued to pressure the victim to withdraw her complaint and "compromise" the matter.
The woman informed the police that both she and her family, including her mother and daughter, have faced persistent death threats for refusing to settle the case. The accused has allegedly warned her that if she does not surrender custody of their child, he will take the child by force.
In a particularly alarming incident in December 2024, Majid reportedly attempted to abduct their daughter. According to the victim’s complaint, Majid tried to run away with the child, but when she raised an alarm, he abandoned the child and fled. A formal complaint was lodged against him at the time, but no substantial action was taken.
The victim's frustration with law enforcement is also reflected in her First Information Report (FIR). She stated that in February 2025, she had filed a complaint through the Chief Minister's Helpline, urging action against Majid. Despite her repeated pleas, she claimed that no action was taken against the accused, which emboldened him to continue his intimidation tactics.
In her FIR, the victim described a recent incident where Majid forcefully entered her home and threatened to kill her if she did not hand over their daughter. She alleged that Majid is demanding custody of the child without any legal procedure, despite her willingness to abide by the court’s decision.
"My husband keeps pressuring me to give him our child without waiting for the court’s verdict," she told the police. "But I have always maintained that I will follow whatever the court decides. Still, he continues to harass and threaten me."
