Ghaziabad Rape: Hindu Name Blackmail, Love Jihad Allegations
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Alleged Rape, Threats, and Property Grab: Case Filed in India Under New Justice Code
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Updated September 1, 2025, 22:08:10 UTC
Incident Overview
A woman has filed a complaint with police alleging rape, threats to kill, and property grabbing by an individual who initially concealed their identity as ‘Zubair Ali‘. the alleged events unfolded recently, prompting a police investigation and public outcry.
According to the victim’s statement, discovering the accused’s true identity caused her significant distress. She later found the courage to report the incidents to law enforcement.Police have registered a First Data report (FIR) under Sections 64 (rape), Section 308(2) (threatening to kill), and Section 351 (property grab) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, commonly known as the new Indian Justice Code.
Police Response and Investigation
Additional Commissioner of Police (CP) Alok Priyadarshi confirmed the arrest of the accused and stated that all allegations made by the victim are being thoroughly investigated. He indicated that further legal proceedings will follow the collection of sufficient evidence. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, which came into effect January 1, 2024, replaced the existing Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Evidence Act, and Indian Penal Code.
The police are currently conducting a detailed investigation into all aspects of the case.
Public Reaction and ‘Love Jihad’ Claims
The incident has sparked outrage in the local community. Hindu organizations have labeled the case as “love jihad” and are calling for stringent punishment for the accused. The term “love jihad” is a controversial and often disputed phrase used in India by some Hindu nationalist groups to allege a conspiracy by Muslim men to convert Hindu women through marriage. Its use has been widely criticized as inflammatory and lacking evidence.
Members of these organizations reportedly gathered at the police station with the victim, urging authorities to ensure a severe penalty for the accused. The incident has raised concerns among residents regarding security and the maintenance of law and order.
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 – Key Sections
The case is being prosecuted under provisions of the BNSS 2023. Here’s a breakdown of the relevant sections:
| Section | Offense | Potential Punishment (as per BNSS 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Section 64 | Rape | Imprisonment of not less than seven years, which may extend to life, and fine. |
| Section 308(2) | Threatening to Kill | Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both. |
| Section 351 |