Sonbhadra: Father Alleges Daughter Abducted, Forcibly Converted; 'Land & Love Jihad' Probe

• Asharfilal alleges his daughter was abducted, forcibly married, and converted in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh.
• He claims Bahadur Ali orchestrated the abduction and conversion, with police initially showing inaction.
• Many other tribal girls are reportedly victims of similar forced marriages and religious conversions.
• Allegations include seizing tribal land by marrying women, then settling a specific community on these lands.
• Police have registered a case against Bahadur Ali and others for religious conversion pressure and Dalit oppression; investigation is ongoing.

Why It Matters: A father's plea exposes alleged 'Land and Love Jihad' targeting tribal women and land in Sonbhadra.