ndore Sadar Bazar police have registered a case against Mumbai-based qawwal Naushad Ali, also known as Aman, on charges of raping, defrauding, and pressuring a woman to convert to Islam for marriage.
The accused was apprehended by Bajrang Dal activists on May 31, 2025, and handed over to law enforcement authorities for further investigation.
The victim met Naushad in 2013 during a bus journey, where he allegedly concealed his Muslim identity by using the name Aman. It was only in 2018 that she discovered his true identity after seeing his Aadhaar card. When confronted, Naushad allegedly assaulted her and tried to coerce her into converting to Islam for marriage, which she refused.
The woman further alleged that Naushad extorted between Rs 4 lakh and Rs 5 lakh from her and forced her into a physical relationship under threats. On May 31, 2025, Naushad reportedly met the victim at Sarvate Bus Stand, forcibly entered her flat, and stayed overnight.
Following intervention by Bajrang Dal activists, the victim, initially hesitant to come forward, filed an FIR with the support of Hindu organizations. The police have registered a case under relevant sections of the law and are continuing their investigation.