In the month of August, 56 kidnapping cases were registered in 18 police stations of the district, of which Akbarpur Kotwali has the highest number of 11 cases. Many families did not lodge complaints due to fear of social stigma
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There has been a stir in Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, due to 56 cases of kidnapping of girls registered in the last one month. Out of these, 49 girls have been recovered by the police, out of which 40 are minors. Superintendent of Police Keshav Kumar said that most of the cases are related to love affairs, and 5 cases are related to different communities.
Of these, three cases are related to Hindu girls and Muslim accused, while two include Hindu accused and Muslim girls. Legal action has been taken in all the cases.
What is the whole matter?
In fact, in the month of August, 56 kidnapping cases were registered in 18 police stations of the district, in which Akbarpur Kotwali has the highest number of 11 cases. Many families did not register complaints due to fear of social stigma, due to which the actual figure may be more. These incidents have raised questions on law and order in the district. This issue is trending rapidly on social media, and some people are linking it to conversion and love jihad.
Police clarification and action
Superintendent of Police Keshav Kumar clarified that no organized gang has been found involved in these cases. He said that out of 56 cases, 49 girls have been recovered, and action has been taken against the accused on the basis of evidence. Police say that most of the cases are related to love affairs, and no concrete evidence of inducement or forced conversion has been found in the investigation.
Anger in Hindu organizations
Awadh province chief of Vishwa Hindu Parishad Arvind Pandey called these incidents a part of love jihad. He alleged that in the district, the game of conversion is going on in a planned manner by trapping Hindu girls in love traps. Hindu organizations have demanded strict action from the administration, due to which there is an atmosphere of tension in the district.
Politics started in the matter
MP Lalji Verma expressed concern over the increase in crimes against women and said that girls from weaker sections are being targeted. He demanded the government to strengthen the security system.
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