After the war, the Hertoghs launched a legal battle for the custody of Maria, their daughter after they received news in 1949 about her whereabouts in Malaya. This custody battle won intense media attention worldwide. There were photographs and news published on the papers about a Muslim girl in a Catholic convent and even claimed that she had bowed down to the Virgin Mary, affected religious sensitivities and stirred up emotions.
The muslims were led by an Indian Muslim, Karim Ghani. Ghani introduced emotions within the muslim community by publishing reports of this case. Aminah, Maria's foster mother, appealed to the court to keep Maria by her side. On 11 December, 1950, the judge rejected Aminah's appeal and the custody of Maria was given to Adeline, Maria's biological mother. Upon hearing the judgement, huge crowds were rioted outside the court and they were convinced that the laws, courts and legal systems were prejudiced against the muslims. This made the muslims lose control and decided to riot against the other party. (40% of the source are typed in own words)
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