In recent years, the rise of religious Islamic extremism has cast a dark shadow over the lives of many individuals, particularly women, in various parts of Bharat. Among the most alarming manifestations of this trend are the cases of Hindu women who have fallen victim to Islamist persecution. These women, often targeted due to their identity as Hindus, find themselves ensnared into love jihad in harrowing situations where their lives are upended by individuals motivated by extremist ideologies. Two such disturbing incidents, one in Andhra Pradesh and another in Uttar Pradesh, serve as poignant reminders of the challenges faced by Hindu communities in the face of radicalization and religious intolerance.
Ishwari Kumari, victim of Islamist brutality
In a disturbing turn of events, a case of murder and deceit has emerged in Andhra Pradesh, revealing a grim conspiracy orchestrated by Islamist Shahid Ali, a resident of Vizag. Shahid befriended Ishwari Kumari, a married Hindu woman, and soon their acquaintance turned into an illicit relationship.
Shahid Ali formed a relationship with Ishwari Kumari, a married Hindu woman, leading to an illicit affair. Working for a private insurance company, Shahid took out an insurance policy in Ishwari’s name, promising to cover the costs. However, a dispute arose over the policy payments, with Shahid pressuring Ishwari for money. Tragically, the conflict escalated, resulting in Shahid fatally choking Ishwari. To conceal his crime, Shahid staged the incident as a road accident, aiming to claim the Rs 15 lakh insurance payout.
Suspicious of Shahid’s actions, Ishwari’s relatives alerted the authorities. Subsequently, Shahid Ali was apprehended by the police and is now in custody.
Hindu girl fell victim to forced conversion and love jihad in UP
Yet another case of alleged manipulation and elopement (love jihad) has surfaced, stirring tension in Shahjahanpur, UP. Islamist Mohammad Amish reportedly developed a relationship with a 40-year-old married Hindu woman, leading to their involvement in an illicit affair.
It is claimed that Amish resorted to manipulation tactics, purportedly brainwashing the woman, ultimately resulting in her elopement with him. Subsequently, Amish performed a nikah (Islamic marriage) with her, and they forced her to adopt a new name, Nikhat Khan.
The incident has left the woman’s Hindu husband and son distraught and demanding swift action against Amish. According to the son, Amish not only influenced his mother but also absconded with their cash and jewelry, exacerbating the family’s anguish. As the situation unfolds, authorities are urged to investigate the matter thoroughly, ensuring justice for the affected family.
In both Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, the emergence of several cases in recent years underscores a troubling trend of religious extremism perpetrated by Islamists against Hindus. Despite the rarity of such incidents, the alarming recurrence of cases involving the coercion of Hindu women into forced Islamic conversions highlights the persistent threat posed by extremist ideologies. As these cases continue to surface, it becomes evident that Hindus are being ensnared by the allure of cheap ideologies propagated by extremists.
