Bijnor Horror: Man Arrested for Rape Under Pretext of Halala
A man in Bijnor, UP, has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman under the pretext of halala after she was forced into divorce.
In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through Uttar Pradesh, the Bijnor police have arrested a man accused of committing rape under the guise of 'halala'. The accused, identified as Shahnawaz, was taken into custody following a harrowing complaint filed by a woman who alleged she was coerced into sexual acts under a religious pretext.
The Gruesome Sequence of Events
The ordeal began long before the encounter with Shahnawaz. According to the victim's complaint filed at the Kiratpur police station, she had been subjected to severe domestic abuse. She alleged that her husband, Mujammil, along with her mother-in-law and brother-in-law, physically assaulted her and coerced her into a divorce before casting her out of her matrimonial home.
Following this traumatic expulsion, the woman found herself in a vulnerable position. It was during this period that the accused, Shahnawaz, entered the picture. The victim alleged that after being dropped off at Shahnawaz's residence, he forced her into sexual intercourse, using the pretext of 'halala' to justify the act.
Police Action and Investigation
Superintendent of Police (SP) Krishna Kumar Bishnoi confirmed the arrest during a press briefing, stating that the police acted swiftly once the complaint was registered two days ago. Shahnawaz has been formally arrested and subsequently sent to jail.
However, the investigation does not end with one arrest. The police are currently conducting raids and searches to apprehend the other suspects named in the complaint, including the victim's estranged husband and his family members who allegedly assaulted her.
Zero Tolerance Policy
Addressing the media, SP Krishna Kumar Bishnoi sent a stern warning to those engaging in such exploitative and criminal practices. He emphasized that the law would take a strict stand against such acts and that no one responsible for these crimes would be spared.
The police department has also issued a public appeal, urging citizens to come forward and report any similar incidents of coercion or abuse to the authorities immediately to ensure justice for the victims.