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KGMU rape and conversion scandal
Court
CourtLucknow District Court
DateDecember 2025 – present
LocationKing George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Incident
VictimsAt least 25 girls (alleged) including rape victim 19 girls
Parties and charges
AccusedDr. Rameezuddin Nayak, Dr. Mohammad Adil, Dr. Sam Anees, Dr. Rizwan Malik, and others
ChargesRape, forced abortion, criminal intimidation, unlawful religious conversion
Status
Chargesheet filed; trial ongoing; university disciplinary proceedings initiated; investigation expanded to other institutions

The KGMU rape and conversion scandal refers to a series of criminal allegations and a subsequent investigation involving junior doctors, resident physicians, and nursing staff at King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. The case came to public attention in December 2025 following a complaint by a female junior resident doctor, who accused a senior resident, Dr. Rameezuddin Nayak, of prolonged sexual exploitation, coercion, and pressure for religious conversion.[1]

The investigation, which was later handed over to the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), expanded beyond the initial complaint to uncover a wider network of alleged harassment, blackmail, and forced conversions across multiple departments of the university and extending to other medical institutions in the state.[2] The case has drawn significant political and media attention in Uttar Pradesh, with the state government directing action against those named in the STF report.[3]

Background[edit | edit source]

King George's Medical University is a prestigious medical institution in Lucknow. The initial case emerged in December 2025 when a junior resident doctor in the Pathology department filed a complaint with the KGMU administration and later with the Chowk police station.[3] The complainant alleged that she had been in a relationship with Dr. Rameezuddin Nayak (also referred to as Rameez Malik) since their time as medical students in Agra, during which he concealed his marital status and sexually exploited her under the promise of marriage.[1] She further alleged that he pressured her to convert to Islam, and when she became pregnant in 2016, he forced her to undergo an abortion.[4] An FIR was registered at the Chowk police station on 23 December 2025 under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021.[5]

A second FIR was lodged at the Kaiserbagh police station on 29 December 2025, when a nursing staff member accused a resident doctor, Mohammad Adil, of sexual exploitation on the promise of marriage followed by refusal to marry.[3]

The allegations[edit | edit source]

The survivor's statement[edit | edit source]

The survivor's statement, accessed by India Today, details allegations spanning over a decade, from 2012 to 2025.[6] She alleged that Dr. Nayak first invited her to his flat in Agra in December 2012, where he gave her a drugged drink and later sexually assaulted her.[4] He subsequently promised marriage and continued the relationship. The complainant stated that she was gradually brainwashed against her religion and pressured to distance herself from her parents.[6] She alleged that Nayak and his friends would criticise Hinduism while praising Islam, gradually turning her away from her family.[4]

According to the police investigation, Dr. Nayak employed manipulative tactics to control women. Investigators allege that he sent love letters written in chicken blood, claiming it was his own blood, to gain their trust.[7] He allegedly recorded private videos of intimate encounters and used them to blackmail women, threatening to make the videos public if they attempted to end the relationship or refused to marry him.[7] In one reported instance, he allegedly shared such videos with prospective grooms to break at least four marriage proposals.[7] The chargesheet further alleged that Nayak's parents, Salimuddin and Khateja, were complicit. They would allegedly pretend to be secular in front of the women, and when a woman refused to convert, Nayak's father would throw liquor bottles at her and his mother would burn her with a hot press.[8] The chargesheet also alleged that the parents were involved in drugging a woman doctor to facilitate rape and in forcing two women to undergo abortions.[8] A second survivor from Agra Medical College later emerged, reporting similar exploitation, forced conversion, and miscarriage facilitated by the doctor and his parents.[9][10][11]

STF report[edit | edit source]

The case was transferred to the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), which submitted a detailed report to the state government in August 2026.[12] The STF report flagged a wider network of alleged harassment and forced conversions across four departments: Pathology, Microbiology, Radiology, and Gandhi Ward.[5] It identified 29 men, including 16 doctors and faculty members, and 12 women as alleged victims.[13] The report detailed investigation into 11 complaints by victims and named those found prima facie involved in the illegal activities.[14][15][16]

The STF investigation alleged the existence of a WhatsApp group called "Islamic Medicos," comprising current and former medical students and professionals from KGMU and Sarojini Naidu Medical College (SNMC) in Agra.[13] A book titled Islamic Medicos was reportedly published at SNMC, containing details of Muslim medical students from the 2012 to 2016 batches.[17][18] The report claimed that this network maintained organised connections across batches and departments to influence students toward a particular religious ideology.[13] The report identifies Rameez, Rizwan Malik, Adnan Ansari, and Sam Anees as friends and key members of the group.[17][18]

The STF report alleged that Dr. Sam Anees, a resident of Saharanpur, confessed to raping 19 Hindu women.[17] The report further claimed that several Hindu women were in contact with him.[17] The investigation into alleged conversion activities between 2006 and 2012 is continuing, with the STF suspecting most conversions occurred during the tenure of former Medicine Department HOD Dr. Abbas Ali Mehndi.[17]

The report also named KGMU Vice-Chancellor's personal secretary, S.A. Abbas, and former HOD Dr. Abbas Ali Mehndi under scrutiny. It alleged that Abbas, a former clerk, was appointed personal secretary on Dr. Mehndi's recommendation and was used to influence the selection of members for inquiry committees.[17] The report also alleged that a facility inside KGMU's gymnasium was converted into a prayer room in 2013 despite an existing campus mosque.[19][2] The report also linked a former KGMU faculty member to the propagation of the ideology of controversial preacher Zakir Naik.[19]

The STF report alleged that approximately ₹10 lakh was collected every month as Zakat and that the network extended to other cities including Agra, Etah, Basti, Bareilly, and Deoband.[2][20]

Cases in other departments[edit | edit source]

The STF report documented a pattern of similar allegations across other departments. In the Microbiology Department, a 25-year-old Hindu computer operator, Jyoti Rao, was allegedly stalked and harassed by Shafaat Ali Khan, a 50-year-old employee, who pressured her to convert to Islam and perform Nikah with him. After she resisted, she was allegedly terminated from service and subsequently fell into depression.[21][22]

In the Radiology Department, resident doctor Rizwan was accused of forcing Dr. Avanjala Singh and Dr. Ishita to convert to Islam and blackmailing them. When the women raised complaints, their voices were allegedly suppressed, and they were threatened with damage to their careers and examination failures.[21]

In the Gandhi Ward, three separate cases were reported. A nursing staff member, Nafees, allegedly trapped another nurse, Jyoti Singh, exploited her, converted her to Islam, and performed Nikah with her. Another nursing staff member, Furkan, was accused of trapping and exploiting another nurse, Jagriti Gupta, and forcing her to marry him after converting to Islam. Resident doctor Adil was accused of being involved with multiple women, including nursing staff members Maviya and Meenakshi Pandey, and physically exploiting them under the pretext of marriage.[21]

The report also alleged that Dr. Rameezuddin introduced several Hindu female students, including Dr. Mansi, Dr. Devarti, Dr. Kritika Pandey, and Dr. Muskaan, to the network.[21][18]

Other institutions[edit | edit source]

The STF investigation revealed that the conversion activities were not confined to KGMU but were carried out through an organised network that extended to other medical colleges across Uttar Pradesh.[2] The trail was found to extend beyond Lucknow to medical colleges in Agra and Etah.[2][23]

Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra[edit | edit source]

The STF report stated that a group of Muslim medical students was active at Sarojini Naidu Medical College (SNMC) in Agra.[17] The main accused, Dr. Rameezuddin Nayak, and his associate Dr. Parvez both completed their MBBS from this college.[24] The STF alleged that Rameez and Parvez created the WhatsApp group "Islamic Medicos" to allegedly organise Muslim students and attempt conversions of top female students.[24] The STF reached SN Medical College, Agra, to obtain the complete 13-year record of junior and senior resident doctors to prepare a comprehensive profile of Dr. Rameez and his network.[24]

Medical College, Etah[edit | edit source]

The investigation further revealed links to the medical college in Etah.[2] The name of Dr. Rizwan Malik, described as a close associate of Dr. Rameez, emerged during the probe. According to officials, Dr. Malik was posted at the Etah medical college for approximately five years.[2][20] During his tenure there, he was reportedly involved in controversies, including an FIR registered against him in October 2023 for vandalizing the car of an assistant professor. The then principal of the medical college, Dr. Rajni Patel, and an accountant, Abhishek, were also named as co-accused in that case.[20] Sources alleged that Dr. Rizwan used his influence to affect the examination results of non-Muslim students and to have their exams marked as supplementary.[20]

Era Medical University[edit | edit source]

The STF report also brought to light the financial network involving doctors and medical institutions. It claimed that around half a dozen KGMU doctors had made financial investments in Era Medical University.[25] Notably, Dr. Abbas Ali Mehndi, the former Head of the Biochemistry Department at KGMU, who is also under scrutiny in the STF report, had left KGMU to take up a position at Era Medical College and is currently its Vice-Chancellor.[25][26] The report suggests that the STF is investigating the extent and nature of these financial investments and the role of the individuals involved.[25]

Links to the Delhi bomb blast case and other networks[edit | edit source]

The investigation into the KGMU case revealed connections with the Delhi bomb blast case. Dr. Rameezuddin Nayak has been linked to Dr. Parvez, who is a co-accused and the brother of Dr. Shaheen, the main suspect in the Delhi bomb blast.[24] The STF intensified its probe into these connections, examining whether these links point to coordinated activities beyond KGMU.[27]

Furthermore, a separate investigation into a fake doctor, Hassam Ahmed, arrested in connection with a suspected conversion racket at KGMU, revealed that he had made deep inroads into several other medical institutions in Lucknow. He frequently visited doctors at different institutions, who introduced him to female medical students as a doctor.[28] The police were preparing a list of all medical institutions where Hassam had established his network and planned to issue notices to them.[28]

The investigation also uncovered that over 100 doctors and Islamic clerics are linked to this network across Uttar Pradesh, according to the STF report.[2] A list provided to the STF by the National Medico Organization included Muslim doctors associated with medical colleges in Basti, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, and KGMU.[29]

Investigation and legal proceedings[edit | edit source]

Arrest and chargesheet[edit | edit source]

Dr. Rameezuddin Nayak was arrested on 9 January 2026, after he had been absconding.[1][30] He was initially suspended by KGMU and barred from the campus.[1] A charge sheet running to over 800 pages was filed by the Lucknow police in February 2026 against Dr. Nayak and three others, including his father Salimuddin, mother Khateja, and a witness to his nikah, Sharik Khan.[31]

Forensic examination of three laptops seized from the accused revealed over 12 years' worth of 4TB data, including more than 500 obscene videos.[31][32] The STF investigation revealed that the accused used the dark web to maintain contact with associates across the country and instructed them on methods to trap women, students, and female doctors.[32] The STF is now investigating his nationwide network, the role of other doctors, and financial transactions.[32]

Dr. Rameezuddin Nayak's bail application was rejected by a sessions court in Lucknow in May 2026, with the court citing the grave nature of the allegations.[33] He remains in judicial custody. The trial is ongoing.

A separate case against Dr. Mohammad Adil, the intern accused of raping and blackmailing a nursing student, was registered at the Kaiserbagh police station in December 2025.[34] He was arrested on 16 January 2026.[34]

Reactions and aftermath[edit | edit source]

KGMU administration and government action[edit | edit source]

The Uttar Pradesh government directed KGMU to initiate disciplinary action against faculty members and employees named in the STF report.[3] Consequently, KGMU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sonia Nityanand convened an emergency meeting of the university's Executive Council on 6 November 2026.[3] The council decided to form a six-member Disciplinary Action Committee to investigate the allegations and recommend action against the accused teachers and staff.[35][36]

The committee, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, includes the Registrar, two senior KGMU doctors, and two independent members, including a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer.[37] The committee will examine the STF report and related documents and is expected to submit its report to the state government within seven days.[37] While 13 individuals are under scrutiny, the committee has found significant evidence against six, including the Head of the Pathology Department and two doctors, which may lead to action.[37]

The STF report also alleged that some faculty members attempted to suppress complaints, protected the accused, and tried to influence victims.[38]

The KGMU Teachers Association questioned the STF report and wrote to the Vice-Chancellor seeking a review, stating that important facts, names and departmental details concerning teachers were not properly included in it.[39]

Political and social reactions[edit | edit source]

The case has led to political reactions. The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) staged a protest in Lucknow in January 2026, demanding strict action against those involved in the alleged religious conversions.[40] The opposition parties have also criticized the state government over the law and order situation and the alleged delay in taking action.[41]

The KGMU administration has faced questions over its handling of the complaints. The STF report alleged that some faculty members attempted to suppress complaints and shield the accused.[12] The university has maintained that it took prompt action once the complaints were brought to its attention.[1]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Rape and forced conversion: UP Police to probe KGMU doctor's father next". The Week. 11 January 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 "UP STF Investigation Uncovers Role Of 13 Doctors Among 25 People In Conversion Racket". ETV Bharat. 4 November 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "UP govt directs KGMU to act against faculty, staff over allegations of sexual exploitation and forced conversion". The Times of India. 31 October 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Forced sex, abortion: Woman's claims against UP doctor accused of conversion". India Today. 3 November 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "VC calls EC meet after UP govt asks KGMU to act on STF report". The Times of India. 1 November 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Lucknow KGMU Conversion Case: Survivor Statement Alleges Sexual Abuse, Drugging". India Today. 3 November 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "KGMU Conversion Case: Police Allege Dr Rameez Used Blood-Written Letters and Private Videos to Manipulate Women". Bhaskar Digital. 3 November 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "दवा खिलाकर हिंदू डॉक्टरों का रेप करता था रमीज: बाप शराब की बोतलें मारता, मां प्रेस से दागती थी". Dainik Bhaskar (in हिन्दी). 1 November 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
  9. ↑ "KGMU conversion case: Parents of accused doc held for their key role in matter, say police". Hindustan Times. 6 January 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
  10. ↑ "KGMU Conversion Scandal: Police Probe Doctor's Network in Alleged Exploitation and Forced Conversion Case". Health & Family. 22 January 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
  11. ↑ "STF probe in KGMU religious conversion case points to accused doctor's parents' role". Medical Dialogues. 8 November 2026. Retrieved 11 November 2026.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Lucknow's KGMU To Probe Police Report Alleging Harassment, Forced Conversion Of Staff By Colleagues". News18. 1 November 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 "STF flags conversion network across KGMU depts, names 16 faculty members". The Times of India. 3 November 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
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  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 17.6 "Doctor's Confession Of Raping 19 Hindu Women, KGMU Forced Conversion Row Names Former HOD, VC's Secretary; What Has STF Uncovered?". NewsX. 2 November 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 "UP STF जांच में KGMU में धर्मांतरण और लव जिहाद का खुलासा, शासन ने कार्रवाई के दिए निर्देश". News18 Hindi (in हिन्दी). 31 October 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
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  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 "दीनी तालीम, महिला डॉक्टर्स का ब्रेनवॉश, जकात के नाम पर जुटाई रकम...आगरा-एटा से भी जुड़े KGMU धर्मांतरण मामले के तार". NDTV (in हिन्दी). 4 November 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
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  23. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 "KGMU conversion case linked to Delhi bomb blast: STF traces medical college records, financial links and radical networks across Agra, Lucknow and multiple states". Bhaskar English. 14 January 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
  24. ↑ 25.0 25.1 25.2 "KGMU के आधा दर्जन डॉक्टरों का एरा यूनिवर्सिटी में निवेश: STF रिपोर्ट में आर्थिक नेटवर्क का जिक्र, बायोकेमिस्ट्री के पूर्व अध्यक्ष अब एरा के कुलपति". Dainik Bhaskar (in हिन्दी). 2 November 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
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  31. ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 "KGMU धर्मांतरण मामला: डॉक्टर रमीजुद्दीन के नेटवर्क पर यूपी STF का शिकंजा, 500 से अधिक अश्लील वीडियो बरामद". Aaj Tak (in हिन्दी). 5 November 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
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  36. ↑ 37.0 37.1 37.2 "केजीएमयू मतांतरण मामला: एसटीएफ रिपोर्ट के बाद अनुशासनात्मक समिति गठित, 6 पर लटकी कार्रवाई की तलवार". Dainik Jagran (in हिन्दी). 7 November 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
  37. ↑ "KGMU To Decide Action Against 12 Doctors Named In Religious Conversion, Harassment Cases On Nov 6". ETV Bharat. 1 November 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
  38. ↑ "KGMU धर्मांतरण केस; STF की जांच रिपोर्ट पर शिक्षक संघ ने उठाए सवाल, कुलपति को लेटर". ETV Bharat (in हिन्दी). 6 November 2026. Retrieved 11 November 2026.
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