Nagpur Woman Alleges Rape, Forced Conversion; All Three Accused Arrested
A 24-year-old married woman in Nagpur has accused three men of rape, blackmail, extortion, and forced religious conversion. All three accused, including a cleric, have been arrested by the Nagpur police following the woman's complaint and an ongoing investigation into the serious allegations.
Key Highlights
- Nagpur woman alleges rape, blackmail, and forced religious conversion.
- Three accused, including a cleric, now in police custody.
- Victim claims drugging, compromising videos, and extortion of Rs 3-4 lakh.
- Allegations include black magic and forced 'nikah' ceremony.
- FIR registered under rape, extortion, and anti-black magic laws.
- A viral video purportedly shows the woman being coerced.
A significant case has emerged from Nagpur, Maharashtra, where a 24-year-old married woman has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) alleging a harrowing ordeal of systematic drugging, sexual assault, blackmail, and forced religious conversion over a period of 16 months. The victim, whose husband is an Indian Air Force employee posted outside Nagpur, accused three individuals of these grave crimes.
The main accused has been identified as Ayyaz Taj Madare (26), a former school acquaintance of the complainant. His associate, Aamin Sheikh (30), and a cleric named Hazrat Maulana (later identified as Mohammad Maqsood, 38) are the other two accused.
According to the FIR, lodged on June 12, 2026, the series of alleged events began around February 8, 2025. The woman stated that Madare initially reconnected with her under the guise of a property deal, as both were involved in the property business. During a meeting at a hotel in Nagpur, Madare allegedly lured her and offered her a sedative-laced juice, causing her to lose consciousness. Upon regaining awareness, she discovered that Madare had recorded compromising videos and taken objectionable photos of her without her consent.
These explicit recordings were subsequently used by Madare and Sheikh to blackmail and repeatedly assault the woman. She alleged that the accused threatened to make these videos public or send them to her husband if she did not comply with their demands. The blackmail reportedly led to the extortion of approximately Rs 3.09 lakh to Rs 4 lakh from her, both online and in cash, over a period.
Further escalating the abuse, the woman alleged that on May 31, 2026, Madare and Sheikh took her to Tamiya village in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, and later to Kalmeshwar. There, Hazrat Maulana (Mohammad Maqsood) allegedly performed occult rituals, including 'black magic,' and coerced her into accepting Islam and entering into a 'nikahnama' (religious marriage) with Madare. She was reportedly forced to utter "Qabul hai, qabul hai" against her will during the conversion ceremony. The woman also claimed she was forced to eat meat after the conversion ritual and was subjected to further sexual assault. The FIR also mentions allegations that Madare repeatedly gave her an unidentified liquid in a plastic bottle, chanted in Urdu, and blew on her face, terming it hypnosis and black magic, before committing rape.
Following the complaint, the Nagpur police acted swiftly. Ayyaz Taj Madare and Aamin Sheikh were arrested on June 16, 2026, the same day the FIR was lodged. A search operation was launched for the third accused, cleric Hazrat Maulana, who was initially absconding. A four-member police team was dispatched to Madhya Pradesh, but Maqsood had absconded before their arrival. However, on June 18, 2026, Hazrat Maulana (Mohammad Maqsood) surrendered to the police and was subsequently arrested, bringing all three accused into custody.
The Sonegaon Police Station has registered the case under various stringent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including those for rape, extortion, and criminal intimidation. Additionally, provisions of the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2013, have been invoked due to the allegations of occult practices. Digital evidence, including mobile phones of the accused, has been seized by the police for forensic analysis, and investigators are thoroughly examining all allegations and evidence, including a purported video linked to the case that has surfaced online. The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rushikesh Singareddy stated that there is a possibility of more survivors coming forward, given the duration of the alleged incidents.
This case highlights serious concerns regarding women's safety, alleged forced conversions, and the misuse of technology for blackmail and extortion in India. Credible news sources like The Indian Express, The Times of India, ANI News, and The Hindu have extensively covered the incident, corroborating the major claims and police actions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main allegations made by the Nagpur woman?
The 24-year-old woman alleges that she was drugged, sexually assaulted, blackmailed with compromising videos, extorted for money (around Rs 3-4 lakh), and subjected to forced religious conversion to Islam, including a forced 'nikah' ceremony and black magic rituals.
Who are the individuals accused in this case and what is their current status?
The three accused are Ayyaz Taj Madare, Aamin Sheikh, and cleric Hazrat Maulana (Mohammad Maqsood). All three have been arrested by the Nagpur police. Madare and Sheikh were arrested on June 16, 2026, while Maulana surrendered and was arrested on June 18, 2026.
What charges have been filed against the accused?
An FIR has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, covering charges such as rape, extortion, and criminal intimidation. Additionally, provisions of the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2013, have been invoked.
When did these incidents allegedly begin and when was the complaint filed?
The alleged incidents began around February 8, 2025, and continued for about 16 months. The woman lodged the FIR with the Sonegaon Police Station in Nagpur on June 12, 2026.
Is there any digital evidence in the case?
Yes, the police have seized mobile phones of the accused and are analyzing digital evidence, including videos. A purported video linked to the allegations, showing a distressed woman being forced to participate in rituals, has also surfaced online.