Ludhiana Woman Alleges Forced Conversion and Dowry Horror
A Ludhiana woman claims her husband cheated her identity and forced her into a religious conversion through assault and dowry demands.
A shocking case of alleged deceit, religious coercion, and domestic violence has come to light in Ludhiana. A woman, identified as Kritika Verma, has approached the police with a harrowing account of her marriage, claiming she was lured into a relationship under false pretenses and later subjected to a forced conversion ritual and dowry harassment.
A Marriage Built on Deception
The ordeal began when Kritika met her husband, Karanveer, while bike riding. According to the complainant, Karanveer represented himself as a Jatt Sikh. Believing his identity, the two developed a relationship that eventually led to marriage. With the blessings of both families, the couple tied the knot on September 2, 2026, at the Shani Shiv Mandir in Sant Vihar, Ludhiana, following Hindu rituals.
Shortly after the wedding, on September 5, 2026, Kritika moved into her in-laws' residence, unaware of the turmoil that awaited her.
The Discovery and Forced Ritual
The facade began to crumble on October 5, 2026. Kritika alleges that upon arriving at her in-laws' home, she discovered a place of worship belonging to a different religion located in the lower section of the house. This revelation was followed by immediate hostility from her father-in-law, who reportedly rejected the marriage and began pressuring her to change her faith.
The allegations take a darker turn regarding the method of conversion. Kritika claims she was taken to a swimming pool located on the third floor of the residence. She alleges that she was forcibly submerged in the water as part of a conversion ritual. During this traumatic event, she claims she was subjected to inappropriate behavior and that the entire ordeal was filmed.
Dowry Demands and Infidelity
Beyond the religious coercion, the complainant has accused her in-laws of demanding a dowry of 10 lakh rupees. The domestic strife was further compounded by personal betrayals; Kritika reports discovering that her husband had another woman's name tattooed on his chest and alleges that he maintained relationships with other women.
Violence Against the Father
The conflict escalated when Kritika's father attempted to intervene. According to the complaint, when her father stood against the demands for dowry and the pressure for religious conversion, he was brutally attacked. The assault left him with serious injuries, and he is currently receiving medical treatment.
The Ludhiana police have taken note of these grave accusations and have officially initiated an investigation into the matter to determine the truth behind the allegations of fraud, assault, and forced conversion.