Madhya Pradesh: In a disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves through Gwalior, a Hindu woman was allegedly blackmailed and pressured to convert to Islam after being manipulated by a 23-year-old man, identified as Armaan Khan, from Salwai village. The case involves accusations of physical assault, blackmail, and forced conversion, raising serious concerns about religious coercion and women&#39s safety in the region.How it all began: Friendship turned dangerousThe incident dates back to five years ago, when Armaan Khan began communicating with the 25-year-old woman via social media. What started as a friendly exchange soon took a sinister turn. According to the woman, Armaan invited her to meet in person, where he allegedly offered her fried snacks and cold drinks. She claims that after consuming the food, she lost consciousness. Seizing this opportunity, Armaan allegedly stripped the woman, filmed her in an inappropriate state, and blackmailed her with the threat of showing the video to her family if she refused to comply with his demands.Continued blackmail and coercionArmaan continued to manipulate the woman, pressuring her into physical exploitation, and repeatedly blackmailing her with the video. Despite her objections, she remained silent out of fear. The woman alleges that during a recent encounter, Armaan took her to Gwalior Road, where his uncle, Jahid Khan, also attempted to force her into converting to Islam. They allegedly threatened her with death if she refused their demands.Escape and police interventionOn the verge of losing her will to resist, the woman managed to escape from the bike they were riding and immediately informed the police. Upon receiving the complaint, authorities acted swiftly and registered an FIR against Armaan Khan and his uncle, Jahid Khan. While Armaan was arrested, Jahid Khan remains at large.Community outcry and police actionLocal Hindu organizations have also voiced their concerns, demanding strict action from the police. The police have assured the public that they are taking the matter seriously and will continue to investigate the case thoroughly. This shocking incident has sparked a wider conversation about blackmail, forced conversion, and the safety of women in the region.
