Minor Hindu girl abducted by Muslim stalker, rescued by alert locals in Himachal Pradesh
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India 
3 November, 2025
Case Summary
A Muslim man named Abbas attempted to kidnap and molest a minor Hindu girl in Sundarnagar town, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, on 4 November 2025. The married perpetrator, who maintains two wives, had stalked the victim for several days prior to the abduction attempt, regularly following her during her school commute. On 4 November, Abbas physically seized the girl while she returned from school and tried to force her into a vehicle. The minor resisted and raised an alarm, compelling Abbas to abandon his attempt. The following day, the victim’s family identified Abbas through local CCTV footage and apprehended him near their residence. Local people intervened, physically assaulted Abbas, and applied black ink to his face before transferring him to police custody. Police registered a formal case against Abbas under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The situation escalated when relatives of both the victim and Abbas confronted each other outside the police station, necessitating police intervention to prevent further violence. Mandi Superintendent of Police Sakshi Verma confirmed the filing of cross-complaints, with Abbas’s family reporting illegal detention and physical assault by local residents. Authorities documented statements from the victim and her family while continuing investigations into both complaints. The perpetrator’s international background, having resided abroad for ten years, and his multiple marital relationships emerged during preliminary inquiries.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
This case has been included in the Undecided database because a Muslim man, Abbas, attempted to kidnap a minor Hindu girl after a period of targeted stalking. The incident possesses characteristics that suggest potential religious motivation, aligning with documented patterns where Hindu girls are specifically targeted by perpetrators from other communities. The perpetrator's persistence, stalking the victim, attempting a physical abduction, and then reappearing near her home, indicates a degree of premeditation that transcends a crime of mere opportunity. However, the available evidence does not conclusively confirm that religious animus was the primary driver. The victim's and her family's statements, as recorded by authorities, do not explicitly mention demands for conversion or derogatory comments about their Hindu faith. The confrontation that ensued was communal in nature, but the initial kidnapping attempt itself may have been motivated by other factors. Consequently, without definitive proof of a religious motive, this case has been classified within the 'Undecided' category. The tracker will monitor for any further developments or information that could clarify the perpetrator's intent. Should subsequent evidence, such as testimony revealing religious threats or a pattern of similar targeting by the individual, come to light, the case will be re-evaluated and potentially reclassified as a confirmed religious hate crime.
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
Arrested
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Muslim Extremists
Perpetrators Range
One Person
Perpetrators Gender
male
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