Cleric arrested in “Love Jihad” case in Vadodara

Vadodara: Fatehgunj Police has arrested Maulvi of Chistiya Masjid in Navayard area. Accused cleric Abdulmustufa Mohammadhadish Pathan had officiated Nikah (Islamic custom of wedding) of another accused Mohib Imitiazkhan Pathan with Hindu girl.

Accused Mohib Imtiazkhan Pathan residing in Navayard, Vadodara was nabbed by police for forcing religious conversion to his wife after marriage and crime was registered against him under what is popularly known as “Anti-love jihad” law.

According to details of the case, prior to the inter-faith wedding, Mohib had promised to allow victim Hindu girl to remain Hindu. However after marriage he forced religious conversion and tortured her. Police have in latest arrested Maulvi Abdulmustufa Mohammadhadish Pathan, Imam of Navayard Chistiya Masjid, resident of Kasamala Kabristan, Karelibaug who officiated the Nikah of the accused Mohib and the victim Hindu-woman. Accused cleric was arrested after he tested negative for covid19. DeshGujarat