Minor Hindu girl lured and exploited in Bilaspur
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India 
9 April, 2025
Case Summary
A case concerning the exploitation of a minor female came to light in the Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh. A Muslim male had established a romantic relationship with a minor Hindu girl. Subsequently, he absconded with her and subjected her to physical abuse. The minor remained in his custody for a period of three days. The incident took place within the jurisdiction of the Sirgitti police station. The accused male had been in contact with the minor girl for a significant period. He initially deceived the girl with romantic overtures and, having gained her trust, persuaded her to leave with him. The male then held the girl at an undisclosed location for three days, during which time he physically abused her. The Sirgitti police commenced their investigation upon receiving the complaint. The victim's statement was recorded, and a medical examination was conducted. At the time of writing this report, the accused male was not caught, but the police were actively searching for him. Community members expressed the view that this was not a typical romantic affair but rather a deliberate scheme targeting Hindu girls.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
While it is important to acknowledge that the victim in this case is a minor, making any supposed "consent" legally invalid under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the criteria for inclusion in the hate crime database require a distinct religious motive behind the grooming. In cases where an adult from another religion coerces, manipulates, or deceives a minor into a relationship with the intent of religious conversion, it would be classified as a hate crime. However, in this instance, there is no concrete evidence suggesting that the Muslim youth targeted the Hindu minor girl specifically for religious reasons or attempted to convert her. Without this crucial element, the case, though legally significant and punishable under POCSO, does not meet the specific threshold for categorisation as a religiously motivated hate crime. Upon the emergence of further relevant details, the case will be shifted from the Undecided category to our 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
One Person
Perpetrators Gender
male
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