Minor Hindu girl abducted by Muslim men, family fears forced conversion
Kaushambi District, Uttar Pradesh, India 
29 February, 2024
Case Summary
In the Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh, a minor Hindu girl was abducted by Muslim men. The victim's father reported that eight individuals, including six Muslim youths in a WagonR car, forcibly entered his house and abducted his daughter. The family stated that the kidnappers also forcibly converted the girl later. Despite notifying the police, an FIR was delayed for four hours and was only registered after pressure from Hindu organisations. CCTV footage confirmed the abduction. The girl's father expressed fears of brainwashing, forced conversion, and even potential murder. Additional SP Ashok Kumar Verma confirmed the registration of a case against eight suspects, including Naufil, Talib, Imran, and Usman. He assured that three police teams were actively searching for the girl and that the culprits would face necessary legal action.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
In this case, the father reported that a group of Muslim men abducted his minor daughter and forcibly converted her. He also expressed fears of brainwashing, forced conversion, and even potential murder. However, despite the seriousness of these allegations, several uncertainties remain. The girl’s statement has not yet been recorded, and it is unclear whether she was indeed abducted against her will, induced into leaving, or subjected to coercion afterwards. While CCTV footage confirms that she was taken away in a vehicle, there is no conclusive evidence at this stage regarding her conversion or the circumstances under which she accompanied the accused. It is important to note that there are several documented cases where Muslim perpetrators have targeted Hindu women and girls and converted them to Islam, but in this particular instance, such claims cannot yet be substantiated due to a lack of direct proof. Given these uncertainties, the case has been placed in the “undecided” database. Should additional evidence or the girl’s testimony emerge, the case will be recategorised in the hate crime database.
Victim Details
Total Victim
1
Deceased
0
Gender
- Male 0
- Female 1
- Third Gender 0
- Unknown 0
Caste
- SC/ST 0
- OBC 0
- General 0
- Unknown 1
Age Group
- Minor 1
- Adult 0
- Senior Citizen 0
- Unknown 0
Case Status
Complaint filed
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Muslim Extremists
Perpetrators Range
From 5 to 10
Perpetrators Gender
male
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