Shocking Allegations: Man Arrested for Rape and Forced Conversion

A 20-year-old man, Akbar Hussain from Kushinagar, was arrested for allegedly abducting, raping, and forcing a minor girl into religious conversion. The case was lodged by the girl's father under various sections of the law, including abduction and unlawful conversion. Additional charges were later added upon his arrest.

A 20-year-old man from Kushinagar, identified as Akbar Hussain, has been apprehended by police on serious charges of rape and forced religious conversion of a minor girl. The arrest came after the girl's father filed a complaint detailing the allegations.

Officials, including Circle Officer Abhishek Pratap Ajeya, confirmed that Hussain allegedly abducted the minor, subsequently forcing her into converting her religion. The case has been registered under several legal provisions, including sections concerning kidnapping and unlawful religious conversion according to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

The arrest took place on Monday evening, leading to further charges being pressed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, alongside charges for rape. The case continues to unfold as authorities pursue their investigation into these grave accusations.

(With inputs from agencies.)