Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, July 29, 2025 – A disturbing case in Bijnor involving allegations of forced religious conversion, assault, and a shocking attempt to sell a kidney has emerged. The incident, emerging in the city’s Kotwali area, has sparked outrage and raised serious concerns about rising cases of “love jihad” and organ trafficking in Uttar Pradesh. Here’s what we know so far about this troubling situation.
On July 23, a woman from Awas Vikas, Bijnor, filed a complaint at the Kotwali police station, accusing a man named Tariq Mansuri and nine others of serious crimes. She alleged that Tariq, who concealed his religious identity and posed as someone else, married her and subjected her to assault for 10 months. The woman further claimed that Tariq coerced her into converting her religion and attempted to sell her kidney, taking her to Delhi and Rishikesh for the illegal transaction. The deal, reportedly worth 50 lakh rupees, was uncovered during a police investigation, leading to swift action.
Local police have arrested five suspects, including Tariq, his wife Nasreen, and three associates. The arrests were made on July 27, 2025, and a case has been registered under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, along with other charges related to assault and trafficking. Authorities are still searching for the remaining suspects named in the complaint. “We’re investigating all angles, including the organ trafficking claims, and are committed to ensuring justice,” said Additional Superintendent of Police Sanjeev Vajpayee.
The case has sent shockwaves through Bijnor, a city already grappling with similar incidents. Reports suggest that over 25 cases of alleged forced conversions have surfaced in the district in the past three months, raising fears of organized syndicates operating across Uttar Pradesh and beyond. Leaders and residents have called for stricter measures to curb such crimes, with protests erupting in Bijnor demanding accountability.
This isn’t the first time Bijnor has faced such allegations. Earlier this year, a separate case involved a man named Arif Ansari, who was arrested in Chandpur for allegedly assaulting a woman and forcing her to convert to Islam for marriage. In that case, too, it came to light during a passport verification process, highlighting how such schemes often unravel through routine checks.
The kidney trafficking angle adds a chilling layer to the Bijnor case. Organ trafficking is a growing concern in India, with vulnerable individuals often targeted by criminal networks promising jobs or financial aid. The woman’s claim that she was taken to Delhi and Rishikesh for the illegal sale of her kidney has prompted police to investigate possible links to inter-state organ rackets.
As the investigation continues, the Bijnor police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The case has also drawn attention from state authorities, with calls for stronger enforcement of anti-conversion laws and tougher action against human trafficking. For now, the victim is receiving support, and the community waits anxiously for justice.
