Authorities in Kanpur have taken a man into custody following allegations that he concealed his religious identity on social media to befriend a woman, made false promises of marriage, and subjected her to physical and financial exploitation spanning six years. Acting on a formal complaint lodged by the victim, the Kakadeo police registered a case and subsequently sent the accused to judicial custody.
Fake Identity Created on Facebook to Build Intimacy
According to the details provided in the woman's official complaint, her acquaintance with the accused commenced nearly six years ago through the social media platform Facebook. The suspect misdirected her by hiding his genuine identity, introducing himself instead as Sameer. By sustaining this false persona, he systematically gained her confidence and developed an intimate personal relationship. Throughout this period, the woman stated, he assured her of marriage. Based on this mutual assurance, the accused allegedly carried out prolonged physical exploitation over several years.
Allegations of Financial Extortion and Physical Assault
As the relationship progressed, the victim faced mounting financial and personal demands. In her statement to the police, she alleged that the accused persistently pressured her for money. Whenever she declined to fulfill his monetary requests or pushed back against his coercion, he turned aggressive and assaulted her physically. The victim further asserted that he issued direct death threats to keep her from reporting his actions. Confronted with sustained distress and abuse, and upon uncovering his real background, she approached the authorities seeking strict legal intervention.
Accused Hails from Lakhimpur
Police investigation revealed that the arrested individual, Bilal Salmani, is a native of Lakhimpur district who had been residing in a rented accommodation within the Kakadeo area of Kanpur. The station house officer of Kakadeo police station confirmed that a formal case was registered against Bilal Salmani, also known as Sameer, pursuant to the victim's written complaint. Law enforcement personnel subsequently located and arrested the accused before sending him to jail, while continuing the procedural investigation into the matter.
