A heart-wrenching story of love, betrayal, and coercion has emerged from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, leaving the city shaken. A 30-year-old woman, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, fell victim to a web of deceit spun by her lover, Faraz Athar. The ordeal, marked by forced religious conversion, physical exploitation, and unfulfilled promises of marriage, culminated in her tragic self-immolation on December 11.Deception and exploitationThe victim, who had a significant fortune of ₹20 crores in her account, was allegedly manipulated by Faraz, a Delhi-based trader. According to her fathers complaint, Faraz lured her into a romantic relationship, coerced her into converting her religion, and exploited her emotionally, physically, and financially. The couple even held a ceremonial engagement at a five-star hotel, but Faraz later withdrew from his commitment, accusing her of character flaws.Heartbreaking final momentsOn the day of her suicide, the woman reportedly called Faraz 120 times and left him a voice message before setting herself ablaze. Her emotional messages, retrieved from her phone, reveal her pain and desperation as she pleaded with him to uphold his promises. She was also four months pregnant at the time of her death, a fact corroborated by medical evidence and chat records.Police investigations unearthed substantial evidence, including chat logs and audio recordings, suggesting Farazs intention to usurp her wealth, including a ₹4 crore flat and a luxury car. Religious texts, diaries, and instructions for learning Islamic practices were found at her residence, further exposing the extent of manipulation.Arrests and legal actionsFaraz has been arrested, and the police are investigating the role of his family members, who are suspected of aiding his deceitful actions. The victims father, still recovering from a stroke triggered by his daughters conversion, has demanded justice for the irreparable loss of his child.
