India: Two Sisters Arrested Over Alleged Forced Conversions and Sexual Exploitation of Vulnerable Non-Muslim Women

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In a disturbing case uncovered in Bhopal, police have arrested two sisters, Amreen and Afreen, along with their associate Chandan Yadav, over allegations of operating a network involving sexual exploitation and coercive religious conversion. Acting on complaints filed by two women, the Bagsewania police registered FIRs stating that the accused allegedly targeted young women from economically vulnerable and non-Muslim backgrounds by offering domestic jobs with monthly salaries of around ₹10,000, along with free accommodation and food.

The complainants—a 21-year-old beautician and a 30-year-old domestic worker—told investigators that they were initially lured with promises of stable employment and a better future. However, once drawn into the network, they were allegedly subjected to manipulation and abuse. Police reports indicate that the victims were gradually introduced to private gatherings where they were pressured to consume alcohol and other intoxicants. The younger complainant alleged that in November 2025 she was taken to Abbas Nagar under the pretext of meeting relatives, where she was drugged and sexually assaulted after losing consciousness. She further stated that she was later transported to Ahmedabad, where another accused allegedly assaulted her.

Chandan Yadav’s alleged role has drawn particular attention. According to the FIR, he reportedly told one victim that he had converted to Islam and encouraged her to do the same, claiming he would arrange her marriage into a “good family” if she agreed. The complainant has accused him of repeated sexual assault between August 2025 and January 2026, alleging that whenever she resisted, she was threatened with the release of compromising photographs and videos recorded without her consent. The second complainant similarly accused Yadav and two other men—identified as Bilal and Yasir—of gang rape after she was allegedly drugged. Investigators have seized electronic devices and digital evidence as part of the ongoing probe.

A significant aspect of the case involves allegations of coercive religious conversion. The 21-year-old complainant stated that she was pressured to renounce her faith, compelled to wear a burqa, and instructed to follow Islamic practices against her will. She claimed that refusal was met with threats of violence. Authorities are examining these allegations under the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, along with relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita pertaining to rape, criminal intimidation, and conspiracy.

Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Gautam Solanki confirmed that investigators are analyzing mobile phones, WhatsApp chats, photographs, and financial records recovered during the arrests. Preliminary findings suggest the possibility of more victims, as several images of unidentified women were found on the seized devices. Police are also scrutinizing the accused sisters’ financial status, noting that they allegedly moved from modest accommodation in Abbas Nagar to a villa in Sagar Royal Villas within a relatively short period.

While Amreen, Afreen, and Chandan Yadav remain in custody, other suspects—including Bilal, Yasir, and an associate identified as Chanu—are currently absconding, and search operations are ongoing. The case has sparked public protests in Bhopal, with local groups demanding swift legal action and stronger protections for women seeking employment. Police have urged any other potential victims to come forward, assuring confidentiality and support.

Authorities in several states, including Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, have previously reported dismantling organized networks accused of luring women through deception, followed by sexual exploitation, blackmail, and alleged coercion to convert. In one prominent crackdown, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad uncovered a large-scale conversion racket allegedly led by Jalaluddin, also known as Chhangur Baba, who was accused of targeting numerous individuals through threats and deceit.

On February 3, 2026, Uttar Pradesh Police arrested Ajfarul Haq, a Mumbai-based religious figure linked to AIMIM, in connection with an alleged “love-trap” and forced conversion network operating from Basti district. Investigators claimed that women were lured into relationships, sexually exploited, and in some cases pushed into prostitution, with inquiries continuing into the scale of the operation.

Separately, a case reported in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, involved allegations that two sisters drugged and transported a Hindu classmate to their home, where their brother was accused of assaulting her and recording the act. The victim later filed a complaint against the siblings and their parents, alleging threats related to the circulation of the recorded material.

Investigations in all these cases remain ongoing, with law enforcement agencies emphasizing that charges are based on complaints and evidence gathered so far, and that the accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

(This Article was originally published by Jihad Watch)