Religion Archive

A recent and disturbing incident has emerged from Chhatrapati Sabhajinagar district in Maharashtra, highlighting a severe case of alleged deception and forced religious conversion. This case, referred to by some as "Grooming Jihad," was reported on April 16th at the Satara Police Station. The authorities received a complaint against four individuals: Taher Pathan, Taiyab Pathan, Ayesha Pathan, and Lailabi Pathan.

Stepwells are a significant aspect of the historical architecture in the arid and semi-arid regions of India, prominently in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Locally known as 'Vav' in Gujarat and 'Baoli' in Rajasthan, these structures are not only functional for water storage but also serve as stunning examples of regional architecture. It's fascinating to note that around 200 stepwells still exist in Gujarat alone. This fact gives us a glimpse into their prevalence in the past. Historically, the concept of stepwells is ancient, with the earliest forms like cylindrical wells being constructed during the Indus Valley Civilization at places such as Mohanjodaro.

In the small and usually peaceful village of Hasanpur, situated in the Kotwali region of Rampur, a harrowing event unfolded. Three-year-old Anayza Noor, the young daughter of local sand and gravel businessman Danish Ali, went mysteriously missing. Her absence was alarmingly noted after she went out to play on Sunday morning around 10 a.m. and failed to return. The distressing mystery came to a tragic end on Tuesday when Anayza's body was discovered. It was found in a sack, discarded behind the house of a nearby grocery store owner, sending shockwaves through the community.

The incident of rape of an innocent girl returning from tuition in a village in Agra has shaken everyone to the core. The shocking thing in this incident is that the accused of misconduct is only 11 years old and is a class 4 student. In this case, on the basis of the complaint received, the police have registered a case and taken the accused into their custody. Now he will be presented before the Juvenile Court. The 6 year old innocent victim is admitted in the hospital, where her condition is critical.

Pune (Maharashtra):  In a shocking incident at a company located in Pune’s Pimpri-Chinchwad area, five individuals were arrested after an appalling discovery in the canteen food. The police have confirmed that among those detained are two workers from a subcontracting firm responsible for supplying samosas to the company’s canteen.

IIn a distressing case from Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, a heart-wrenching incident has unfolded that narrates the extreme suffering of a woman betrayed by intimacy and trust. This appalling event centers around a woman who, with the hope of motherhood stirring within, became the victim of a brutal act of violence that led to her tragic demise.

In the bustling atmosphere of Gulavathi's new vegetable market (गुलावठी नवीन सब्जी मंडी), a distressing incident unfolded on a Sunday morning that jolted the local community. A young man, identified as belonging to a different community, was accused of pouring hot oil on a teenage boy. This shocking act of violence not only caused severe injuries to the teenager but also harmed another bystander. In the wake of this horrifying event, the injured teenager was quickly taken to a medical facility in Meerut for urgent care, while the other affected individual received treatment at a local hospital.

In a shocking incident during the early morning hours of April 6, Anas Qureshi, a 29-year-old man, was reported to have fatally attacked his 27-year-old female friend, known as Ekta. This brutal act took place in the Sunny Enclave locality of Kharar, within the SAS Nagar district of Punjab. According to police reports, Qureshi forcefully entered Ekta's residence during the late hours between April 5 and April 6.

In a distressing event from the Surguja district of Chhattisgarh, two minor Hindu girls were reportedly abducted on April 1st by individuals identified as Ishtiaq Khan and Inzamamul. The victims, alongside the accused, were students of the same private school, highlighting a connection within their everyday environment. This incident has sparked widespread outrage, leading to public demonstrations. Many from the local community, including members of Hindu organizations, took to the streets demanding decisive action against the abductors. Their protests were a clear reflection of the anger and concern stirred by this event.

In a significant development, Tauseef Ali Farooqui, a student at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-Guwahati), has been taken into police custody. This action came after Farooqui made a public declaration on social media, stating his allegiance to ISIS, a well-known terrorist organization. The statement he posted on LinkedIn led to his arrest, and subsequently, he was sent to police custody for a period of 10 days.