Religion Archive

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.

Early Wednesday morning, a group of laborers working in the Bansloi River in Kulbona village made an astonishing discovery that has since captured the attention of the entire region. As they dug through the soft riverbank sands, their shovels clanked against an unusually hard object buried beneath the surface.

The recent unveiling of the first teaser for the movie "Hamare Baarah" has caught the public's attention, not only for its compelling storytelling but also for the controversy it has stirred. Directed by Kamal Chandra, the teaser presents a stark narrative focused on the severe societal challenges faced by Muslim women. These women, portrayed in the film as being treated as lesser beings and akin to "baby-making machines" within their families, highlight the oppressive conditions faced in the name of religious practices.

In the quiet town of Raxaul, a harrowing incident has emerged, casting a long shadow over the community and echoing the infamous 'Nirbhaya case' in its brutality. This new atrocity, involving the cruel treatment of a 12-year-old minor girl, has stirred a wave of shock and dismay, profoundly disturbing the local residents and anyone who hears of it.

On the night of May 20, 2024, a mob of about 140 individuals carried out an attack on a local police station in Bihar, leading to the release of four people who had been arrested earlier that day for alleged involvement in fake voting. This incident occurred in the Madhubani Lok Sabha constituency, specifically at polling station number 85 in Deuda Bandhauli, Darbhanga district.