Dalit girl raped by Asif Qureshi by trapping in Love Jihad

  • To appear Hindu, he used to tie sacred thread on wrist and apply Tilak on his forehead

  • Claimed to be a law student; but was a butcher

  • Asif arrested

Accused Asif Qureshi

Bareilly (UP) – Asif Qureshi from the city introduced himself as “Ashish” and deceived a Dalit girl, later raping her. To convince her he was Hindu, Asif used to tie a sacred thread on his wrist and apply Tilak on his forehead. He also claimed to be a law student. He befriended a Dalit girl studying in the first year of Arts at the Government college in Faridpur. He deceived the girl and lured her into love trap.

1. Asif Qureshi took the victim to a hotel on the highway near the village of Nawadiya Ashok, where he raped her.

2. At that time, the girl came to know that he was not Ashish but Asif Qureshi, and that he was a butcher by profession.

3. The terrified girl returned home and told everything to her family. The family lodged a complaint against Asif Qureshi.

4. Following this, the Police arrested him. A fake Aadhaar card in the name of “Ashish” was found in his possession.

Editorial Perspectives

  • What do those who say ‘Muslim-Dalit Bhai Bhai’ have to say about this incident ?
  • Despite the anti-love jihad law in Uttar Pradesh, such incidents show that religious fanatics have no fear of it. Strict legal action is necessary to create deterrence against
    such acts.