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At the onset of July this year, a grave and unsettling incident surfaced when a report by Satyaagrah revealed that a Hindu woman lodged a formal complaint against her Muslim spouse in Lucknow. This distressing case implicated not only the husband but also six additional individuals, with names including Monika, Tabassum Saeed, Najam, Fahim, and Ashifuddin, plus a number of unidentified persons. The central figure in this case, Mohammed Saifuddin, is a native of Bidar, Karnataka, whereas the plaintiff, referred to here as Ankita Sharma (a pseudonym to protect her identity), comes from Bahara...

In a decisive move signaling zero tolerance for inappropriate conduct within its ranks, the Odisha government took stern action against one of its high-ranking police officers. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi took the decisive step on Tuesday (30th July), issuing the suspension of an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, identified as Pandit Rajesh Uttamrao. This decision came in response to charges of 'grave misconduct.'

In a significant move, the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is taking decisive steps to amend the existing legislation related to 'love jihad.' The administration has tabled the Uttar Pradesh Unlawful Religious Conversion Prohibition Bill 2024 in the state assembly. This new bill is groundbreaking as it proposes lifetime imprisonment for anyone convicted under its terms. Additionally, it targets the financial aspects of unlawful conversions by making funding for such activities a criminal offense.

Tensions flared at Nirmala College in Muvattupuzha, Kerala, where a storm of controversy brewed as the institution denied Muslim female students the facility to conduct their Friday prayers on the premises. This Catholic college, under the governance of the Kothamangalam diocese, became the epicenter of dissent starting from July 26. On this day, the college staff halted a few Muslim girl students from using a college room to perform their namaz, igniting immediate protests.

On the 26th of July, the Maharashtra Police took decisive action against four individuals, Shadab Tamboli, Yusuf Chaughule, Kunal Shirole, and Ayaz Pathan, following allegations of prolonged criminal conduct against a minor girl in Ghargaon village, located in Ahmednagar district. These men, known for their criminal backgrounds, are accused of harassing, sexually assaulting the minor, and even threatening her life over a span of approximately two years.

In a harrowing incident in Greece, an Arab Israeli man from Nazareth, Fahad Qubati, aged 24, was subjected to a brutal attack due to a case of mistaken identity. The attackers reportedly assumed he was Jewish, which led to the violent assault. This attack occurred while Qubati was on a leisure trip in Greece, enjoying a vacation with family and friends.

In Bijnor, despite the rigorous enforcement of laws against Love Jihad, troubling cases continue to surface, highlighting the complexity of the issue. One such case involves Roshni, a young woman from Chandigarh, who was misled into a deceptive marriage under the guise of interfaith harmony. Naseem, a local resident of Bijnor, portrayed himself as a Hindu named Akash, only to betray her trust later.

On 27th July, a tragic incident unfolded in Delhi's Old Rajendra Nagar area when three students, two girls and a boy, lost their lives after being trapped in a flooded basement at Rau’s IAS Study Circle, a coaching institute for UPSC aspirants. The area experienced severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, which led to water accumulating rapidly in the lower sections of the building.

In a distressing surge of crime within the state, a particularly horrifying event has unfolded in the Uran Taluka of Raigad District. A 22-year-old girl has been brutally murdered, sending shockwaves throughout the community. This incident has deeply shaken the residents of Uran city, prompting a widespread outcry for severe and swift justice against the perpetrator of this atrocious act.