Religion Archive

In a shocking incident in Rajasthan’s Ajmer district, an 11th-class schoolgirl was gang-raped by individuals who initially befriended her through Instagram. The main accused, Irfan, exploited the connection established by one of the victim's friends at a coaching centre. Subsequent to their virtual introduction, Irfan, alongside his accomplices, not only sexually assaulted her but also filmed the act to use as leverage for blackmail.

In a harrowing event that has shaken the community in Jogapur's Kanshiram Colony, located in the Nagar Kotwali jurisdiction of Uttar Pradesh’s Pratapgarh district, a grave crime was committed that highlights ongoing social tensions. On the afternoon of Tuesday, 4th June, a distressing murder unfolded when a man, identified as Qadir Musalman, brazenly entered a Dalit family's residence and brutally stabbed a young woman to death.

In a deeply disturbing incident from Madhubani, Bihar, Maulvi (cleric) Qari Shahnawaz is accused of subjecting a 16-year-old minor girl to repeated sexual assaults over the course of more than a year. He reportedly manipulated her into swearing on the Quran, coupling this with the ominous warning that "Allah will not forgive you" should she ever reveal the abuse.

In a chilling incident that has stirred widespread concern and disbelief throughout Nanded, a man is alleged to have drowned his wife and two minor girls in a river, under the guise of hosting a party. What makes this act particularly heinous is the fact that he was aware that the girls could not swim. The exact motive behind this appalling act remains shrouded in mystery, triggering an uproar across the entire district.

A troubling case of forced conversion has emerged in Uttarakhand. On May 25th, the Ranipur Police in Haridwar district registered an FIR against Hakeem Mufti Adil under Sections 3 and 5 of the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act, 2018. The complaint was filed by a man named Kundan, who alleged that Hakeem Mufti Adil enticed his parents to convert to Islam in exchange for money.

On Sunday (26th May), Haldwani Police arrested Saif Ali, who is accused of using the fake identity of a Hindu man to trap a Hindu girl in a love affair. "After getting information from Hindu activist groups, the Police caught Saif at a private hotel near the railway station in the Lalkuan Nagar area." The accused had booked a room in the hotel using a fake ID card. "The accused had booked the room by showing an ID card in the name of Sukhwinder Singh but when the Police interrogated him, he revealed that he is a Muslim and his name is Saif Ali." The police are investigating the matter.

In a distressing incident that has gripped the community of Paldi village, under the jurisdiction of Shahpur police station, a 15-year-old boy has been arrested for the murder of 50-year-old Hakeem Najakat, who had a controversial past, including charges of cow slaughter and attempted murder. This case has sparked intense discussions on the harsh realities of crime and retribution within the region.

A concerning situation has emerged from Nepal's Mahottari district, where Hindu organisations allege a coordinated effort to seize the land of a historic temple. These groups claim that "Rohingya, Bangladeshi, and illegal Muslim immigrants from other countries have hatched a conspiracy to grab the land of an ancient temple." The land in question belongs to the Laxminarayan Math, also known locally as Mathihani Math. This temple is not just a place of worship but a significant cultural landmark, reputed to be the largest monastery in Nepal and boasting a history that spans hundreds of years.