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A 24-year-old woman from Nagpur, has accused three men of drugging, raping, blackmailing, extorting money from her, and forcing her to convert her religion. A viral video has emerged as central evidence in the case, capturing the victim frantically crying "Chhodo mujhe" (let me go) while her former classmate, Ayyaz Taj Madare, forcefully holds her hands and chants religious verses over her struggles.

Nagpur Woman Alleges Rape, Extortion

The woman, wife of an Indian Air Force officer (IAF), alleged she was taken to a secluded location where three individuals performed religious rituals against her will. According to the police complaint filed at the Sonegaon Police Station, the suspects declared her conversion complete following the rituals and subsequently attempted to rape her again.

Two Arrested, Manhunt For Cleric

Although the incident occurred over a year ago, it came to light recently after the woman informed her husband upon his return from duty three days ago, leading to a police complaint. According to the India Today report, the police have arrested two suspects, Ayyaz Taj Madare (26) and Ameen Sheikh (30), securing five days of police custody from the court. A manhunt is actively underway for the third accused, a cleric identified as Hazrat Maulana from Tamia, Madhya Pradesh.

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Authorities have registered a case carrying severe charges, including rape, extortion, attempted religious conversion, and violations under the Maharashtra Anti-Superstition and Black Magic Act. The ordeal began in February 2025 when her former school classmate, Ayyaz, contacted her under the pretext of buying a plot. The victim works in property dealing. According to the complaint, Ayyaz lured her to a hotel on Wardha Road, where he allegedly spiked her juice with a sedative, raped her while she was unconscious, and captured obscene photographs and videos of the assault.

He subsequently used the videos to blackmail the victim, subjecting her to repeated sexual exploitation and extorting Rs 3.09 lakh from her. The woman was continuously pressured to convert to Islam and forced to participate in various activities framed as religious rituals. The coercion escalated in May when Ayyaz took her to Kalmeshwar in Nagpur, introducing her to accomplices Ameen Sheikh and Hazrat Maulana.

Video Shows Victim Resisting Forced Rituals

The trio then drove her to a secluded location to perform a forced religious conversion ceremony. In the video that has emerged online, she is seen frantically resisting and saying: "Leave Me." The complainant further alleged that the suspects attempted to rape her again immediately following the ritual.

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