Converts, marries and then raped by Islamist [Alwar, Rajasthan]

(Reported as seen)

Amidst the serene landscape of Alwar, Rajasthan, a harrowing tale of abduction, rape, and forced religious conversion has surfaced, sending shockwaves through the community and prompting urgent demands for justice. The disturbing incident revolves around a minor Dalit girl whose disappearance has unraveled a deeply troubling narrative of exploitation and coercion.

The 17-year-old girl, a resident of Bagad Tiraha, Alwar, vanished without a trace on April 13th, leaving her family distraught and desperate for answers. What began as a routine trip to the market to mend her anklets swiftly transformed into a nightmare as the hours ticked by with no sign of her return.

As anxiety mounted, suspicions fell upon Sabir, a neighboring villager whose alleged involvement in the girl’s disappearance sent shockwaves through the community. Despite initial attempts by Sabir’s family to obfuscate the truth, the relentless pursuit of justice led authorities to uncover a chilling reality: the girl had been forcefully converted to Islam and married off to Sabir against her will.

The revelation of such egregious violations prompted the victim’s family to take swift action, lodging a First Information Report (FIR) at the Ramgarh police station on April 15th. The FIR detailed accusations of abduction, rape, and forced conversion, invoking stringent provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

In response to the outcry from the community, Ramgarh Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Omprakash Vishnoi assured the public of a thorough investigation, pledging to pursue the case with utmost diligence. Meanwhile, BJP’s Ramgarh division general secretary Dinesh Gautam condemned the incident as a clear case of “Love Jihad,” calling for the swift apprehension of the accused.

As the wheels of justice turn, the plight of the victim serves as a sobering reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by marginalized individuals, particularly minors from disadvantaged backgrounds. In the quest for justice, there is a collective resolve to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable and that stringent measures are put in place to prevent such heinous crimes from recurring.