Woman alleges abandonment after interfaith marriage, seeks legal help

Bengaluru: A young woman from a Brahmin family in West Bengal has alleged that she has been abandoned by her husband and in-laws after converting her religion for marriage.

The woman, originally named Srishti Tripathi, is now left struggling on the streets of Bengaluru with her two-month-old baby, according to claims made by her legal representatives.

Srishti reportedly fell in love with Syed Imtiyaz, a resident of BTM Layout, Bengaluru. After their relationship progressed, she converted to Islam and changed her name to Zainab to marry him.

The couple got married and later had a child. However, within months of the baby’s birth, the relationship allegedly collapsed.

Speaking to media, the woman’s lawyer said that Srishti approached their legal team from Kolkata seeking help. “She contacted us stating that she loved and married Syed Imtiyaz within a year.

They now have a two-month-old child. But the husband has deserted her and is refusing to take responsibility,” the advocate stated. According to the complaint, Syed has allegedly switched off his phone and is not responding to any attempts at communication.

The woman claims that he had earlier forced her to delete a video in which she had spoken about her situation. After that, all contact was allegedly cut off.

The situation has been further complicated by the attitude of the husband’s family, the woman alleges. She claims that her in-laws have refused to accept her or the child. “They have clearly told me that they don’t want the house, the daughter-in-law or even the baby.

They are not allowing me to enter the house. I have no money and nowhere to go,” she reportedly told her legal team in tears. The advocate representing Srishti said she belongs to a Brahmin family and had converted only for the sake of marriage.

“She trusted him, left her home and family, and came to Bengaluru. Now she has been left helpless with an infant. She is only asking for justice and basic support,” the lawyer added.

The case has once again highlighted the vulnerability of women in interfaith marriages where family support collapses. Legal experts say that the woman has the right to claim maintenance and protection under Indian law, regardless of religious conversion.

At present, Srishti is seeking police and legal intervention to ensure safety for herself and her child. Activists have demanded a fair investigation and necessary support for the young mother, who says she is fighting alone far away from her hometown.

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