“उस्ताद-ए-रहमत”: Maulvi Shahnawaz, head of a Madhubani madrasa, repeatedly raped a 16-year-old minor student, forced her to swear on the Quran, administered electric shocks and threatened her with death if she disclosed the abuse. The act came to light when she was seven months pregnant – Satyaagrah

In a deeply disturbing incident in Madhubani, Bihar, Maulvi (cleric) Qari Shahnawaz is accused of repeatedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old minor girl over a period of more than a year. He reportedly manipulated her into swearing on the Koran and coupled this with the ominous warning that “Allah will not forgive you” should she ever reveal the abuse.

The abuse, described as heinous by those familiar with the details, included the priest forcing the underage girl to stay at home after school. To ensure that her cries for help went unheard, Shahnawaz He stuffed cloths into her mouth. To make her even more afraid, he threatened her with a knife and silenced her by making her fear possible violence.

This pattern of abuse went unchallenged until a surprising development occurred: the young girl was seven months pregnant. This revelation raised alarm among her family members, who became increasingly suspicious of her condition. Then the horrific reality came to light, exposing the Maulvi’s cruel acts.

According to media reports, the case is from Khutauna police station area of ​​Madhubani district. The accused, the head of a madrasa, was in charge of teaching Quran but instead abused a minor student in his class. No one was aware of this as he focused on the 14-15 year old girl and made her the object of his malicious desire and lust while teaching her religious verses. He stopped her when other students left his class and raped her.

In her complaint, the mother of the minor girl stated: “He frightened her with the Quran and claimed that Allah would punish her if she told anyone about his heinous act.” The Maulvi not only used religious texts to instill fear in the young girl, but also used physical intimidation by threatening her with a knife. This disturbing mix of psychological and physical threats kept the girl in a constant state of fear and submission.

Over time, family members began to notice visible changes in their daughter’s body, which eventually led to a thorough investigation. This investigation revealed the shocking truth hidden under layers of fear and manipulation. To make matters worse, the complainant revealed that Maulvi had specifically asked the girl’s father to send her to him so that she could focus on her academics. This request was in reality a calculated approach to isolate her and enable the ongoing abuse.

This case highlights a tragic abuse of power where Maulvi’s position as a religious teacher was used to commit serious abuses under the guise of education and religious instruction. The community and the legal system are now faced with the task of investigating this betrayal and bringing justice to the victim.

Nitish Kumar, the Officer-in-Charge of Khutauna Police Station, has confirmed that a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered in response to the disturbing allegations against the madrasa head. Authorities are currently conducting extensive raids to locate and arrest the accused, reflecting the urgency and seriousness with which this case is being treated.

This case has sparked great outrage in the local community and has led to vehement demands for harsh action against the cleric responsible for these heinous acts. The intensity of the community’s reaction is reflected in their decisive action. They have gone as far as closing the madrasa, symbolizing their collective condemnation and the loss of trust between the religious institution and its patrons.

The situation has clearly struck a chord with residents, who are deeply disturbed not only by the nature of the crimes, but also by the betrayal of someone who is supposed to be the guardian of moral and religious education. The community’s strong response underscores its demand for swift justice and assurances that such abuses will not be tolerated.

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