Meerut Love Jihad? Akanksha Set To Wed Shehwaz As ‘Sahil’ Amid Hindutva Leaders’ Fury: ‘Jahan Jaayenge Wahin...’

Last Updated:February 10, 2026, 14:10 IST

Akanksha said that she follows Buddhism, and it was her suggestion to write Shehwaz’s name as Sahil on the wedding invite.

An Uttar Pradesh interfaith couple’s wedding has been facing opposition from right-wing Hindu groups in the city. The woman, Akanksha, is all set to tie the knot with her long-term boyfriend, Sahil, also known as Shehwaz Rana, in Meerut later this week. But threats from right-wing groups have created an atmosphere of fear for both families.

The news comes as Sachin Sirohi, the National President of the All India Hindu Security Organisation, said that he would follow the couple across the country and ‘chase them’, if needed.

According to posts circulating on social media, the Uttar Pradesh police have now registered a case against Sahil under sections of the Unlawful Religious Conversion Act. News18 could not independently verify the authenticity of the post.

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In a video, Akanksha said that her family had consented to her marriage with Sahil and confirmed that the duo had known each other for six to seven years. She also slammed people for spreading false allegations about ‘love jihad’ and claiming that she was being hoodwinked into the marriage.

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