Salumber/Udaipur- A shocking case of sexual exploitation, blackmail, and alleged forced religious conversion has emerged from Salumber district, where a Dalit woman has accused two orthopedic doctors from a private hospital of a series of heinous crimes. The police have registered a case and launched an investigation based on the victim's detailed complaint, which also alleges a conspiracy to cover up the incident and pressure her to withdraw the case.

The victim, a Salumber native and a mother of two who divorced her husband in May 2024, was employed as a cook at the private hospital from November 2024 until she left the job a month ago.

According to the First Information Report (FIR), the primary accused, Dr. Amir Metin, a native of Shadipura, Bihar currently residing in Salumber, subjected the woman to continuous harassment. The victim stated that Dr. Metin possessed some personal pictures of her on his mobile phone, which he used to blackmail her and issue life threats.

The situation escalated when Dr. Metin allegedly sexually assaulted her. The complaint details that the accused doctor went a step further by objecting to a tattoo of the Hindu deity Lord Mahakal on her body.

The victim reported that Dr. Metin began pressuring her to wear a burqa and convert to Islam. Disturbed and seeking help, the woman confided in another orthopedic doctor at the hospital, Dr. Nitin Shah, a resident of Salumber.

Instead of offering support, Dr. Shah allegedly advised her to convert to Islam and perform a 'Nikah' (Islamic marriage) with the main accused, Dr. Metin. When the woman vehemently opposed this suggestion, both doctors reportedly began threatening her consistently.

Left with no support from the hospital management, the terrified woman sought legal recourse and filed a formal complaint at the Salumber police station. Her complaint further reveals a concerted effort to suppress the case. She alleges that Dr. Nitin Shah conspired to send Dr. Amir Metin away from the city. Furthermore, she claims that influential individuals, acting on behalf of the accused, are now pressuring her to settle the matter and withdraw the case.

Fearing for her life due to the continuous threats, the victim has also requested police protection for her safety.

Taking cognizance of the serious allegations, the Salumber police have registered a formal case against Dr. Amir Metin and Dr. Nitin Shah. Given the gravity of the charges, which include sexual assault, criminal intimidation, and outraging religious feelings, the investigation has been handed over to a senior officer at the circle officer level.

Deputy SP and Investigating Officer Heramb Joshi confirmed that a case has been registered and a thorough investigation from all angles has been initiated based on every allegation made by the victim.

The case has triggered widespread anger, with various Hindu organizations staging strong protests. They have demanded stringent action against the accused doctors and have warned of a larger agitation if concrete steps are not taken promptly.

It may be noted that, in September 2025, the Rajasthan Assembly passed a Bill to prevent religious conversions with stringent provisions against force, fraud, allurement or coercion, punishable with steep penalties, including life imprisonment. Those returning to their “ancestral religion” have been exempted from the law.

The Bill contains provisions for life imprisonment, fines up to ₹1 crore, and confiscation and demolition of properties where mass conversions take place. The fines imposed on the offenders will be paid to the victims, in addition to compensation awarded by the court.