Religion Archive

In a harrowing incident in Kolkata, a young woman lost her life in a brutal attack by her estranged husband. On the evening of Monday, 6th May, 22-year-old Aribah Iqbal was first assaulted inside a local café located in the Beck Bagan area. Her husband, 29-year-old Irtiqua Sakib, did not stop there; he pursued her onto the street, stabbing her repeatedly, which led her to desperately seek help while fleeing.

In a significant move just before the Lok Sabha elections of 2024, prominent Islamist leaders in Pune district, Maharashtra, have made a public appeal to the Muslim community. They are urging Muslims across Pune and neighboring constituencies—Shirur, Baramati, and Mawal—to cast their votes in favor of the candidates from Congress, NCP (Sharad Pawar), and Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray). This call to action was issued during a well-attended event titled ‘Taqreer By Hazrat Maulana Sajjad Nomani’, which took place under the auspices of Kul Jamati Tanzeem Pune in the Kondwa region on May 2nd.

In a striking declaration that has captured widespread attention, a Pakistani Imam has publicly commended Ayesha for her courageous act of "accepting" a heart donated by a Hindu man, describing the transplant as a profound transformation wherein the heart will "now bow before Allah." This comment came after the heart transplant procedure was successfully carried out in a Chennai hospital.

In the quiet town of Churu in Rajasthan, a tragic event unfolded at a local beauty parlour where Bulbul, a young woman employed there, was discovered lifeless, her body hanging in a grim scene that has shocked the community. This distressing incident occurred on the night of 20th April, plunging her family and friends into deep sorrow.

In a shocking discovery on Friday (26th April 2024), the Uttar Pradesh Police intercepted a bus traveling through Ayodhya, which led to the rescue of approximately 93 minors suspected of being trafficked. These children, aged between 6 to 14 years, were found in distressing conditions. The quick action of the police led to the arrest of five Maulvis associated with this grave incident.

In a chilling echo of the Shraddha Walkar case that shook Delhi, another gruesome tragedy has unfolded in Mumbai, involving a similar act of betrayal and brutality. Nizam, a taxi driver, ensnared 27-year-old Poonam Kshirsagar in what has been described as Love Jihad, only to later murder her in a horrific manner. Poonam Kshirsagar was brutally dismembered, her remains packed into a suitcase and discarded in the forest of Uran, Navi Mumbai. This savage act has sparked outrage and grief among the local Hindu community, leading to heightened tensions and calls for justice.

The small community of Pithampur in Dhar district is in mourning following a harrowing discovery at a local hotel. Early Monday, a video surfaced on social media that sent shockwaves through the community, depicting the lifeless body of a 24-year-old Hindu woman hanging from a ceiling fan in a hotel room.

In a distressing incident from Mehsana's Kadi taluka, Hanif Jadi has been taken into custody after accusations surfaced that he molested a Hindu girl. The incident occurred two months prior, and since then, local authorities have been on a diligent search for Jadi. Reports indicate that he was finally apprehended at his residence in the Kasba area of Kadi city after police received a tip-off about his location. A specialized team was promptly assembled to execute the arrest.

In a disturbing instance of yet another "Love Jihad," a case has surfaced from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. A married man, identified as Sabir Khan, has been accused of exploiting a young Hindu woman by forging a deceitful friendship with her after his marriage. The allegations against him are severe and multifaceted, touching on various aspects of coercion and abuse.