Srinagar Police Investigate Alleged Forced Conversion at Hazratbal Shrine

Srinagar, An FIR has been lodged by the Indian police regarding an incident at the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar, where a non-local individual was reportedly converted to Islam, raising allegations of forced conversion. This took place during the Jumat-ul-Wida, the last Friday of Ramadan, a day of significant religious observance.

According to Kashmir Media Service, the event caught widespread attention after a video surfaced on social media, leading to the police action. In the contentious video, a man identified as Sandeep from Haryana is seen undergoing a religious conversion at the Hazratbal shrine during the congregational Friday prayers.

This development has sparked a complex dialogue surrounding religious freedom and the legality of conversion practices, set against the backdrop of the culturally and politically sensitive region of Jammu and Kashmir.