Minor Abducted, Forced Conversion Feared in Lucknow; 'Love Jihad' Alleged

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News18•22-01-2026, 09:09
Minor Abducted, Forced Conversion Feared in Lucknow; 'Love Jihad' Alleged
- •A minor tenth-grade student was allegedly abducted from Chinhat, Lucknow, on January 18.
- •The family has filed an FIR against former neighbor Asif and his associate Shamshad, alleging 'love jihad' and fear of forced religious conversion.
- •Asif, from Champaran, Bihar, works at a Lucknow nursing home and was reportedly in contact with the student.
- •Threatening messages were sent to the victim's family from the student's Instagram account, which the family believes is an attempt to exert pressure.
- •Chinhat Police have registered an FIR and launched a search operation for the accused using mobile location, CCTV, and other technical evidence.
Why It Matters: A minor's abduction in Lucknow sparks 'love jihad' allegations, with police actively searching for the accused.
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