Priyanka to Alia Bano: A 20-Year Nightmare of Forced Conversion and Abuse

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News18•23-01-2026, 14:52
Priyanka to Alia Bano: A 20-Year Nightmare of Forced Conversion and Abuse
- •Priyanka, a college student, was lured into a love trap by Mohammad Faiz Warsi in 2002, leading to her forced conversion to 'Alia Bano' on June 6, 2003.
- •After conversion, her identity documents were seized, and she faced severe abuse, including being locked in a dark room and having her earnings stolen by her husband.
- •In 2022, her husband forced her to work and then threw her out, snatching her children and threatening her life.
- •After 20 years of torment, she filed a complaint at Madiaon Police Station, with Inspector Shivanand Mishra registering a case and initiating an investigation.
- •The case highlights the devastating impact of forced religious conversion and domestic abuse, sparking discussion across Uttar Pradesh.
Why It Matters: A woman's 20-year ordeal of forced conversion, abuse, and separation from children finally leads to police action.
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