Hindu Girl’s Brutal Murder in Bareilly Sparks Debate on ‘Love Jihad’

GG News Bureau
Bareilly, 10th May. In a shocking and horrific incident, a 15-year-old Hindu girl was brutally murdered by a Muslim youth in Bareilly’s Fatehganj Purvi village, allegedly as a result of a love jihad incident. The young girl’s body was found chopped into two parts near the railway tracks, with evidence suggesting that she was forced to convert to Islam and sexually assaulted before being pushed in front of a speeding train.

The incident has sent shockwaves across the country, highlighting the dark reality of love jihad that has been plaguing India’s society. The accused, Fariyad Hussain, is said to have stopped the victim on her way to school, claiming to offer her a ride on his bike. Instead, he took her to a mosque where she was forced to convert to Islam, and then subjected her to sexual assault and murder.

This heinous crime is not an isolated incident, but rather a disturbing trend that has been reported in various parts of the country. Love jihad is a term used to describe cases where Muslim men allegedly prey on vulnerable Hindu girls, often under false pretenses of romance, and then coerce them into converting to Islam.

The police have taken note of the incident, but it remains to be seen whether they will take concrete action against the accused and address the root causes of love jihad.

प्रकरण के सम्बन्ध में थाना फतेहगंज पूर्वी,बरेली पर सुसंगत धाराओं में अभियोग पंजीकृत कर अग्रिम विवेचनात्मक कार्यवाही प्रचलित है।

— Bareilly Police (@bareillypolice) May 9, 2024

The family of the deceased girl has alleged that the accused had been stalking their daughter and had been making advances towards her for several months. The mother of the victim also claimed that the accused had attacked her with a knife when she and other villagers tried to restrain him.

The incident highlights the need for increased awareness and vigilance against love jihad. It is essential for parents and guardians to educate their children about the dangers of online relationships and the importance of being cautious when interacting with strangers.

The Indian government must also take concrete steps to prevent such incidents in the future. This includes increasing awareness campaigns about love jihad, providing counseling services to victims and their families, and implementing stricter laws to punish those who engage in such heinous crimes.

The gruesome murder of the 15-year-old Hindu girl in Bareilly is a stark reminder of the dangers of love jihad. It is essential for all to come together to prevent such incidents in the future and ensure that justice is served to victims and their families.