Bhubaneswar, Dec. 1 -- The case of Sejal John, an Odia girl who recently admitted to fabricating allegations of abuse and forced religious conversion against her adoptive mother in the United States, has taken a new turn after an emotional letter written by her adoptive mother surfaced online. The letter, dated November 21, has renewed public discussion even as Sejal continues counselling to reassess her decisions following the controversy.

According to reports, Sejal's adoptive mother, who continues to live in the US with Sejal's adoptive brother, expressed profound grief over Sejal's departure and the fallout from the fabricated claims.

In the letter, the adoptive mother writes that her "heart is tearing apart in sorrow" after seeing ...