A case has been registered against five minor Muslim girls under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, after allegations that they pressured a Hindu classmate to wear a burqa and adopt Islam. The incident, said to have occurred on December 12, 2025, was reported only recently when the girl’s brother lodged a complaint with Bilari Police Station.
The five accused, aged between 15 and 17, reportedly studied with the victim and attended the same tuition classes. According to Daksh Chaudhary, the girl’s brother, the minors coerced his sister into wearing the burqa and changing her religion, as per a report on NDTV.
FIR Registered Under Anti-Conversion Act
Police confirmed that an FIR has been lodged under Section 3 and Section 5(1) of the Act, which criminalises religious conversion achieved through misrepresentation, force, fraud, undue influence, coercion, or allurement.
A video of the incident, which has gone viral on social media, shows the Hindu girl in a burqa while the other girls appear to be adjusting it over her clothes in a narrow alley. Reports indicate the girls were on their way to a restaurant and feared the victim’s brother might see them near his shop.
According to one officer quoted by TOI said that the girls were friends and the Hindu girl might have worn the burqa voluntarily to avoid being recognised.
Police Investigation & Precautionary Measures
Superintendent of Police (Rural) Kunwar Akash Singh stated that the case was registered promptly and that a detailed investigation is underway to determine the motive and background of the incident. Since all accused are minors, police clarified that they have not been taken into custody immediately.
Officials added that, under the Anti-Conversion Act, if found guilty, those involved could face rigorous imprisonment ranging from five to fourteen years, particularly in cases involving minors.
Authorities emphasised that, given the sensitive nature of the matter, the investigation is being handled carefully, and further details will be released as inquiries progress.
