UP Shocker: 30-Year-Old Woman With 3 Kids Converts, Marries Class 12 Student in Temple Ceremony
In a sensational and highly debated incident out of Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha district, a 30-year-old woman with three children, formerly known as Shabnam, has converted to Hinduism and married an 18-year-old Class 12 student, police officials confirmed on Wednesday.
Now known as Shivani, the woman solemnised the marriage in a local temple, raising eyebrows due to both the age gap and sensitive legal implications surrounding religious conversion in the state.
No Parents, Two Marriages, and a Fresh Start
According to Hasanpur Circle Officer Deep Kumar Pant, Shivani has no surviving parents and has been married twice before. Her first marriage in Meerut ended in divorce, and her second husband, Taufiq, reportedly became physically disabled following a road accident in 2011.
She obtained a divorce from Taufiq just last week, before officially converting to Hinduism and marrying the teenager she had reportedly been in a relationship with.
Teenager’s Family Gives Their Blessing
The 18-year-old boy, who is currently studying in Class 12, is legally an adult under Indian law. His father spoke to the media and backed the marriage, stating:
“We support our son’s choice. If they’re happy, we’re happy. We only hope they live peacefully together.”
Legal Scrutiny Under Anti-Conversion Law
The marriage has come under legal lens, as Uttar Pradesh’s anti-conversion law — The Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021 — mandates scrutiny of any religious conversions done for the sake of marriage. The law bars conversions through force, fraud, or inducement, and requires prior official clearance in some cases.
So far, no FIR or formal complaint has been filed. However, police officials confirmed they are reviewing the circumstances around both the conversion and the marriage.
Kaizer Commentary
This incident brings to the forefront complex issues involving adult consent, interfaith dynamics, gender, and legal limitations around personal choice. While the couple has not broken any laws on the surface, the broader societal and communal sensitivities make it a flashpoint in UP’s highly scrutinised moral landscape.
