Indore Congress Leader Anwar Qadri Booked Under NSA in Love Jihad Case – Full Details
Indore Councillor Anwar Qadri Booked Under NSA in Alleged ‘Love Jihad’ Funding Case
Indore, July 10, 2025 – A major political controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh after Congress councillor Anwar Qadri from Indore was booked under the National Security Act (NSA) for his alleged involvement in a case related to religious conversion through manipulation of Hindu girls.
According to the Indore police, Qadri is accused of funding and instructing a group of young Muslim men to approach Hindu girls under the guise of romantic relationships, with the ultimate objective of religious conversion. Authorities have termed the operation as part of an organized effort, and have invoked the NSA citing threats to communal harmony and national security.
Accused Declared Absconder, Arrested After Weeks
Qadri, a local corporator representing a ward in Indore Municipal Corporation, had been on the run for several days before being traced and arrested. He was previously declared absconding, with multiple teams assigned to locate him. Following his arrest, the NSA was imposed after local authorities reviewed the case’s seriousness and potential impact on public order.
Investigation Reveals Coordinated Activity
Police sources claim that Qadri had been financially supporting individuals to specifically target Hindu women through emotional and social manipulation. Initial evidence reportedly includes voice recordings, video clips, and transaction records, which point to a coordinated network operating under his guidance. Several youths are being questioned in connection with the case.
“This is not an isolated incident, but a deliberate plan to disturb communal balance. Hence, NSA was invoked,” a senior police official said.
Political Reactions and Fallout
The case has drawn sharp reactions from across the political spectrum. The ruling BJP government in Madhya Pradesh has called it a grave threat to social fabric, reiterating its commitment to act strictly against forced or deceitful conversions.
Meanwhile, the Congress party has distanced itself from Qadri, stating that legal proceedings should take their due course and that no one is above the law.
“This is an individual matter. The party has no connection to any illegal activities. If found guilty, action should be taken,” a state Congress spokesperson said.
Broader Implications
This incident comes amid growing nationwide debate over interfaith relationships and conversion laws. Madhya Pradesh, like several other states, has enacted strict legislation aimed at curbing forced or fraudulent conversions, often referred to in political discourse as “love jihad.”
Qadri has been remanded to judicial custody, and investigations are underway to identify any other individuals connected to the case. The authorities are also reviewing whether similar operations are active in other regions of the state.
Further developments in the case are expected in the coming days as the police continue their probe under stringent national security and anti-conversion laws.
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