Maulvi repeatedly rapes “possessed” minors and also allows herself to be sexually abused by her brother » Yes Punjab

Chitradurga (Karnataka), 3 June 2024-

Karnataka police arrested a Maulvi in ​​Chitradurga on Monday on suspicion of repeatedly raping a minor girl on the pretext of ridding her of her possession by evil spirits. The Maulvi also persuaded the victim’s brother to sexually abuse her as a remedy.

The incident was reported from the Chitradurga women police station area and the police have filed a case against the Maulvi for violating the POCSO Act.

According to police, the underage victim went to a mosque for three years to read the Koran. The accused had told her parents that she was possessed by evil spirits and that a special ritual had to be performed in her house.

For six to seven months, he visited the girl’s house once a week. During each visit, he took the victim and her brother into a room and ordered the parents to leave the room.

The Maulvi had brainwashed the victim’s brother into believing that she was possessed by evil spirits and needed sexual treatment. He also made him sexually abuse the victim under the pretext of healing her.

The accused even filmed the act and raped her as well. According to the police, this went on for six months. The incident came to light when the parents took their daughter to the doctor because she complained of stomach pain.

Further investigations are underway following a complaint filed by the victim’s mother. The police have also initiated proceedings against the victim’s brother. Further details have yet to be announced. (Agency)