A case involving alleged religious conversion in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli has taken a new turn after serious allegations were made against the police regarding custodial violence.
The case is linked to Ayush Malik, a youth from Dayanand Nagar in Shamli, who allegedly converted from Hinduism to Islam. His family filed a complaint claiming that he was pressured and coerced into conversion and to transfer his property.
Following the complaint, police registered a case against several accused persons.
Arrests in Case and Family Links Explained
Police arrested Islam Qureshi, his daughter Chandni Qureshi, and another accused named Taufiq Qureshi. Chandni is reportedly Ayush Malik’s wife, while Islam Qureshi is his father-in-law.
Several other accused individuals are still absconding, with police saying they may be linked to different states including Delhi, Mumbai, and Saharanpur.
Allegation of Custodial Violence
The case gained attention after Islam Qureshi alleged that he was assaulted while in police custody, resulting in damage to his eardrum.
He claimed that after his arrest, police beat him severely. His family also alleged mistreatment during detention.
Islam Qureshi filed a complaint in court requesting a medical examination to support his claim.
Medical Examination Ordered by Court
Following the court’s direction, Islam Qureshi was brought from Muzaffarnagar jail to Shamli District Hospital on June 24 for medical examination.
A team of doctors examined him, particularly focusing on his ear injury. After the check-up, the medical report was sealed and handed over to the police.
He was later taken back to Muzaffarnagar jail.
Officials have not yet disclosed the findings of the medical report, which is now considered crucial to determine whether custodial violence occurred.
Family’s Allegations vs Police Case
The complainant family of Ayush Malik had earlier alleged that he was forced into conversion and pressured to transfer property.
Based on this complaint, police had registered a case against nine named accused and one unknown person.
However, the accused side now claims that the investigation process itself involved illegal pressure and physical abuse.
