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Express Tribune
26-07-2025
- Express Tribune
Baby girl aborted, dumped over gender
A couple was arrested for allegedly aborting their six-month unborn daughter and dumping her body near a gutter after learning they were expecting a fourth girl. The police registered a case under Section 338-C of the Pakistan Penal Code and placed the suspects in custody. Polices said Muhammad Ehsan, a labourer residing in Tandlianwala City, had been married to Meraj Bibi for eight years. The couple already had three daughters and one son. When Meraj became pregnant again, an ultrasound revealed the fetus was female. This led to frequent arguments between the couple, police said. Eventually, Meraj approached a traditional midwife and underwent an illegal D&C (dilation and curettage) procedure. She gave birth to a six-month-old premature baby girl, who was then allegedly abandoned near a gutter at Mahi Chowk. Passersby discovered the body and informed police. SHO Tandlianwala City Sheikh Shoaib Ahmad arrived at the scene, took custody of the infant's remains, and launched an investigation. Officers began questioning local midwives and, within 24 hours, traced the incident back to Meraj Bibi. During interrogation, she confessed to the abortion and the act of disposing of the body with her husband's support. Police then arrested both Ehsan and Meraj. SHO Shoaib Ahmad said the couple's actions were prompted by gender-based discrimination. "This is a tragic case rooted in societal pressure and ignorance," he added, emphasising that law enforcement would ensure justice is served. Double murder case A district and sessions court has sentenced a man to death on two counts for murdering his wife and her alleged lover. According to the prosecution, Shaukat Ali Sheikh, a resident of Chak 246-RB Basti Hussain Shah Kukkar Wala, killed his wife, Sumaira Bibi, and Muhammad Zeehan on December 24, 2021, suspecting an illicit relationship between them. District & Sessions Judge Abdur Raheem handed down the death penalty on both murder counts and ordered Sheikh to pay Rs2 million in compensation to the victims' families. Failure to pay the amount will result in an additional one-year imprisonment. With additional input from APP
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Time of India
4 held for minor's kidnap, rape, conversion
Gorakhpur: A minor girl was kidnapped, raped and converted in Vishunpura police station area in Kushinagar district on Monday leading to the arrest of four suspects on Tuesday, police said. The survivor's mother informed the police that her minor daughter was lured away by one Meraj along with his brother Seraj, mother Haseena Khatoon and one Merajuddin Ansari. Kushinagar superintendent of police Santosh Kumar Mishra took immediate action and a case under relevant sections was registered at Vishunpura police station. A special team was formed under ASP Nivesh Katiyar and circle officer Tamkuhiraj to investigate the matter, police said. The investigation revealed that the accused forced the minor girl to convert, and Meraj also sexually assaulted her. On Tuesday, the police team arrested all four suspects. Additional charges under Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act 2021 have also been added, police said.
Mint
10-06-2025
- Mint
UP shocker: Minor girl abducted, raped, forced to change religion in Kushinagar; 4 arrested
In a shocking incident, a minor girl was allegedly kidnapped, raped and forced to change her religion in Kushinagar district of Uttar Pradesh. The victim's mother lodged a complaint on Monday, alleging that her minor daughter was kidnapped and accused four men of committing the crime, according to district police. The police on Tuesday arrested the four suspects and rescued the minor girl. Based on the mother's complaint, a case has been registered under Sections 137 (Kidnapping), 64 (Rape), 351 (Criminal Intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). During the preliminary probe, the police also found that the victim was forced to change her religion. According to the police, the prime accused, Meraj, raped her during captivity, aided by a woman. Inspector Anil Singh Yadav of the Vishunpura Police Station in Kushinagar said: "Accused Meraj, along with his accomplices, Seraj, Meruddin alias Merajuddin Ansari, and Haseena Khatoon, abducted the complainant's minor daughter, forced her conversion, and committed (sexual) assault," according to news agency PTI. Additional charges under BNS Section 87 (Kidnapping to compel marriage) and Sections of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act 2021 have been added in the case. Further investigations in the case are underway. The Andhra Pradesh police on Tuesday arrested six men and a minor for allegedly raping a 15-year-old dalit girl in Sri Sathya Sai district. A police official said the arrests were made based on a complaint lodged by the minor girl. "In this heinous case, the accused were identified, traced, and arrested with coordination by special teams under Dharmavaram subdivision," said Sri Satya Sai district Superintendent of Police V Ratna while addressing a press conference. Police arrested B Rajesh, T Hemant, C Basi Karthik, Basi Sonappa, A Muktanand, and B Rajendra. The minor was under legal supervision. The Ramagiri circle inspector led search operations under Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Hemant Kumar's supervision, ensuring no lapse in procedure during arrest and evidence collection. Meanwhile, police are also on the lookout for other accused persons who are on the run.
Hindustan Times
10-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Girl raped, forced to convert in Uttar Pradesh, 4 accused held
A girl was allegedly kidnapped, raped and forced to convert here, police said on Tuesday. Four people have been arrested in the case. According to police, the victim's mother filed a complaint regarding her daughter's kidnapping and accused four men of committing the crime. Based on her complaint, a case was registered under sections 137(kidnapping), 64 (rape), 351(criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. During the investigation, the police found that the girl was forced to convert. The prime accused, Meraj, also raped her during confinement, aided by a woman, the police said. On Tuesday, the police arrested the four accused and rescued the girl. Inspector Anil Singh Yadav of the Vishunpura Police Station said, "Accused Meraj, along with his accomplices, Seraj, Meruddin alias Merajuddin Ansari, and Haseena Khatoon, abducted the complainant's minor daughter, forced her conversion, and committed (sexual) assault." Additional charges under BNS section 87 (kidnapping to compel for marriage) and sections of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act 2021 have been added, the district police said. Further legal proceedings in the case are underway, he added.
The Print
10-06-2025
- The Print
Girl raped, kidnapped, converted in UP's Kushinagar; 4 held
Based on her complaint, a case was registered under sections 137(kidnapping), 64 (rape), 351(criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. According to police, the victim's mother filed a complaint regarding her daughter's kidnapping and accused four men of committing the crime. Kushinagar (UP), Jun 10 (PTI) A girl was allegedly kidnapped, raped and forced to convert here, police said on Tuesday. Four people have been arrested in the case. During the investigation, the police found that the girl was forced to convert. The prime accused, Meraj, also raped her during confinement, aided by a woman, the police said. On Tuesday, the police arrested the four accused and rescued the girl. Inspector Anil Singh Yadav of the Vishunpura Police Station said, 'Accused Meraj, along with his accomplices, Seraj, Meruddin alias Merajuddin Ansari, and Haseena Khatoon, abducted the complainant's minor daughter, forced her conversion, and committed (sexual) assault.' Additional charges under BNS section 87 (kidnapping to compel for marriage) and sections of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act 2021 have been added, the district police said. Further legal proceedings in the case are underway, he added. PTI COR KIS HIG HIG This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
