Religion Archive

Tensions flared at Nirmala College in Muvattupuzha, Kerala, where a storm of controversy brewed as the institution denied Muslim female students the facility to conduct their Friday prayers on the premises. This Catholic college, under the governance of the Kothamangalam diocese, became the epicenter of dissent starting from July 26. On this day, the college staff halted a few Muslim girl students from using a college room to perform their namaz, igniting immediate protests.

On the 26th of July, the Maharashtra Police took decisive action against four individuals, Shadab Tamboli, Yusuf Chaughule, Kunal Shirole, and Ayaz Pathan, following allegations of prolonged criminal conduct against a minor girl in Ghargaon village, located in Ahmednagar district. These men, known for their criminal backgrounds, are accused of harassing, sexually assaulting the minor, and even threatening her life over a span of approximately two years.

In Bijnor, despite the rigorous enforcement of laws against Love Jihad, troubling cases continue to surface, highlighting the complexity of the issue. One such case involves Roshni, a young woman from Chandigarh, who was misled into a deceptive marriage under the guise of interfaith harmony. Naseem, a local resident of Bijnor, portrayed himself as a Hindu named Akash, only to betray her trust later.

In a distressing surge of crime within the state, a particularly horrifying event has unfolded in the Uran Taluka of Raigad District. A 22-year-old girl has been brutally murdered, sending shockwaves throughout the community. This incident has deeply shaken the residents of Uran city, prompting a widespread outcry for severe and swift justice against the perpetrator of this atrocious act.

In a recent unfolding of events at Chilkur, Telangana, the sanctity of the Chilkur Balaji temple, a revered site, has come under potential threat, prompting action from local religious groups and community leaders. The Bajrang Dal, a prominent Hindu organization, has openly warned the Congress administration of "severe consequences" should there be any compromise to the sacredness of this temple. The group is vehemently opposing the construction of a mosque, which they claim is being unlawfully built on what is being portrayed as waqf land.

In a recent contentious incident at Vandana Convent School located in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, Principal Catherine Vattoly faced severe backlash and legal trouble. This confrontation arose when she allegedly interrupted a group of sixth-grade students as they chanted Sanskrit verses during the school's morning assembly on July 15th. The local police confirmed that a First Information Report (FIR) was lodged against the principal, marking a significant escalation in the situation.

"Love Jihad"—a term fraught with horror to depths hard to imagine. Who would have envisioned that Shamshad, once the beloved of Priya, would deceive her so cruelly? It was beyond thought that he would show no compassion towards the innocent 11-year-old child who affectionately called him "daddy." Could anyone have foreseen that Priya and her daughter Kashish would meet their demise together? It was unimaginable that the person they lived with would entomb them in their own home, in an eight-feet deep pit. Would they have ever suspected that Shamshad would cover their corpses with twenty packets of salt to desiccate them?

Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh: Controversy surrounds the Lakme Academy in Moradabad, where Rakshanda Khan, also known as Sapna before her conversion to Islam, serves as director. Accusations from Hindu girl students have put Khan in the spotlight, alleging that she manipulates their religious beliefs and practices. These students claim that Khan coerces them to befriend Muslim boys, openly denigrates Sanatan Dharma, and promotes marriages to Muslim men. Moreover, she is said to threaten their academic progress should they resist her directives, alongside enforcing a ban on Hindu symbols like sindoor and bindis, yet permits Islamic prayers on campus.

On the 23rd of July, law enforcement officers detained a man in Goripalya on grave accusations involving the kidnapping, rape, and eventual murder of a 4-year-old minor girl. This horrific incident took place on the 20th of July, with the victim's body being callously left beside the road in Thippagondanahalli, under the jurisdiction of the Magadi police station in the Ramanagara district.