Hyderabad: A serious and sensitive case has surfaced from Hyderabad, where a woman has accused her husband of rape, forced religious conversion, blackmail, and financial fraud amounting to nearly ₹30 lakh. The complainant alleges that she was initially trapped through a false identity and later subjected to prolonged exploitation.
According to the woman, the sequence of events began in May 2021 when the accused, identified as Nawaz, approached her under the name “Navadurga,” claiming to be a Hindu. He reportedly initiated contact on the pretext of renting a shop and gradually gained her trust. Within a few days, he paid rent and a security deposit, creating a sense of familiarity and credibility.
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The complainant alleged that on May 24, he took her to a resort under the pretext of introducing her to his family. She claims that she was drugged through food or beverages and lost consciousness. Upon regaining awareness the next day, she realized she had been sexually assaulted. When confronted, the accused allegedly showed her compromising photographs taken during the incident and used them to blackmail her into marriage.
Under pressure, the woman said she married him on July 28, 2021. She further alleged that her situation worsened after the marriage. According to her statement, she was forced to undergo religious conversion in August 2021, when a religious cleric was brought in and she was made to recite religious verses. Her name was allegedly changed to “Nazeera.”
The woman also claimed that she was coerced into altering her dietary habits against her will. When she resisted, she was allegedly subjected to physical assault and mental harassment. She further alleged that she was prevented from practicing her own religious customs.
Serious allegations of financial exploitation have also been made. The complainant stated that the accused, along with associates identified as Munawar, Shahrukh, Sohail, Sameer, Ismail, Reshma and Nasima, forced her to transfer approximately ₹16.7 lakh. She further claimed that loans were taken in her name, her credit cards were misused, and her land in Shamshabad was sold without consent. In total, she has estimated her financial losses at ₹25–30 lakh, including gold.
The woman also alleged repeated instances of being drugged and subjected to continuous physical and psychological abuse. She claimed that whenever she attempted to resist, she was threatened with the release of her private photographs on social media and harm to her family members.
According to her account, she was moved between different locations within Hyderabad, including Begumpet and Kundan Bagh, and kept under constant surveillance, with her freedom severely restricted.
One of the most serious allegations relates to the response of authorities. The complainant stated that she filed a complaint in January, but no substantial action was taken. She alleged that instead of registering the case under serious charges, it was treated as a missing person case, which she claims affected the course of justice.
The case has raised broader concerns about law enforcement response and victim protection in sensitive matters involving coercion, abuse and fraud. Experts note that prompt and impartial investigation is critical in such cases to ensure justice and accountability.
For now, the matter remains under scrutiny based on the allegations made by the complainant. The direction of the investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings will determine the facts and establish accountability in the case.
