New Delhi: A horrific incident has shaken Bareilly district in Uttar Pradesh. A teenage girl, reportedly a Hindu, was allegedly raped, forcibly converted, and then thrown in front of a moving train, leading to her death. The brutality and alleged religious motive have sparked tensions in the area.Family alleges brutality, forced conversionThe victim, a 15-year-old student who had recently passed her intermediate exams, was reportedly targeted by Fariyaad, the son of a local resident. According to the familys account, Fariyaad had been harassing their daughter and even threatened to harm her brother if she did not convert.Alleged abduction, rape, murderOn her way to college to fill an improvement exam form, the girl was allegedly abducted by Fariyaad. The family claims he took her to a secluded area, raped her, and then pushed her in front of a moving train, resulting in her death.Police take action, protests eruptFollowing the incident, police registered a case against Fariyaad under charges of murder, rape, POCSO Act violations (protection of children from sexual offenses), and forced religious conversion. The delay in action due to a jurisdictional dispute between police stations reportedly sparked protests from Hindu organizations demanding swift action.#UttarPradesh | #Hindu girl brutally murdered by Mohammad Fariyad in BareillyThe girl was on her way to school when she met Mohammad Fariyad, who offered her a liftInstead of taking her to school, he allegedly took the girl to another locationWhen girls family members… pic.twitter.com/TO90chISKW— Organiser Weekly (@eOrganiser) May 9, 2024Community in shock, Officials assure actionThe gruesome incident has left the local community in shock. Senior police officials, including the Inspector General and Superintendent of Police of Bareilly, visited the scene and ordered swift action. Police have confirmed registering a case and are conducting further investigations.Hindu organizations demand justiceHindu organizations like the Hindu Jagran Manch and VHP have demanded strict punishment for the accused. The incident has heightened religious tensions in the area, and authorities are working to maintain peace and order.
