Muslim man lives with a Hindu woman pretending to be Hindu. 9 years later, he reveals his true identity and begins pressurising her to convert to Islam
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India 
31 July, 2024
Case Summary
A Hindu woman from Lucknow lived with a man for 9 years, believing him to be Hindu. One day, the man revealed that he was a Muslim and pressured her to convert if she wanted to marry him. The revelation shocked the woman, who had been kept in the dark about his true identity all these years. The man admitted he had hidden his religion to maintain their relationship but stated that his family wouldn't accept her as a daughter-in-law unless she converted. Devastated by this betrayal, the woman informed her family about the deceit and the pressure to change her religion. This led to a case being registered at Chinhat police station, as the woman's family sought justice for the deceit and emotional distress she endured.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
This case has been added to the tracker under the prime category- Hate crime against women in relationships and sexual crimes. Further, as per case details, the sub-category selected here is- Man pretends to be Hindu- When a non-Hindu man pretends to be a Hindu to deceive a Hindu woman into a relationship, the act is seen as triggered by malafide intentions. In some cases, the woman eventually accepts the man’s original religious identity and converts after the man’s identity is revealed. These cases could be argued as cases of religious brainwashing and a result of the pressure a woman feels after getting into a relationship with a man. The woman, it can be argued, also changed her religious identity because of the stigma she believes she might face if she chooses to walk out of a deceptive relationship. However, for the purpose of documenting hate crimes, the cases in this subcategory are limited to those where there is explicit violence aimed at religious conversion against the wishes of the victim (force-feeding beef, blackmailing with intimate videos, rape on refusal to convert, etc), or if the woman herself complains of the man’s religious deception. In such cases, it is established that the deception of the non-Hindu man had a specific aim of religious conversion or targeting of the victim due to her Hindu religious identity, therefore, making it a religiously motivated hate crime. In this instance, the Muslim perpetrator concealed his religious identity to deceive and trap the Hindu woman, demonstrating clear bias and malicious intent toward her religion. This act of deception severely compromises the woman’s ability to make informed decisions regarding her relationship and religious choices. Furthermore, once his true identity was revealed, his attempt to pressure her into converting to Islam constituted a direct assault on her religious freedom. Such coercion infringes upon her right to practice her faith and maintain her religious identity. Forced conversion, whether through threats, manipulation, or emotional pressure, is a grave violation of religious rights and can be viewed as an effort to erase her cultural and religious identity. The deception of making a Hindu woman believe he shared her faith, only to later demand she abandon her religion, indicates a deep-seated contempt for her religious beliefs. This behaviour exemplifies an attempt to subjugate her faith, reinforcing notions of religious superiority and intolerance. The intent to change her religious identity through deceit and pressure underscores the underlying religious hatred and bigotry, driven by animosity toward the victim's religion.
Victim Details
Total Victim
1
Deceased
0
Gender
- Male 0
- Female 1
- Third Gender 0
- Unknown 0
Caste
- SC/ST 0
- OBC 0
- General 0
- Unknown 1
Age Group
- Minor 0
- Adult 1
- Senior Citizen 0
- Unknown 0
Case Status
Complaint registered
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Muslim Extremists
Perpetrators Range
One Person
Perpetrators Gender
male
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