UP Muslim says police, Hindutva leader forced him to convert to Hinduism
New Delhi: A Muslim man from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, has complained that police and a prominent Hindutva leader forced him to convert to Hinduism while he was in police custody on December 14.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Fateh Uddin, a resident of Sitapur, said that he was coerced into converting by the Sitapur Superintendent of Police and a well-known Hindutva figure. According to his statement, the two men threatened to falsely implicate him on charges of possessing arms and destroy his family if he refused to comply.
In a video that has since gone viral on social media, Fateh Uddin recounts how he resisted their demands but eventually succumbed to the intense pressure and threats. He emphasized that the forced conversion violated his personal beliefs and his fundamental right to religious freedom.
“I was threatened with false charges that could destroy my life and my family. They insisted I convert to Hinduism, or face devastating repercussions,” Fateh Uddin said in the video.
The allegations have sparked outrage across various communities, raising serious concerns about religious freedom and the abuse of power by authorities. Activists and social media users have condemned the act, calling for immediate investigation and justice.
