A 12-year-old girl from a labourer’s family was allegedly gang-raped by Samajwadi Party leader Moid Khan and his servant Raju in the Badarsha area of Ayodhya district. The incident, which also involved the making and distribution of an obscene video of the minor, has sparked outrage in the community.
According to reports, the girl was lured to Moid Khan’s shop on the pretext of being offered a snack. The victim, who had previously visited the shop, went there in confidence.
However, she was allegedly gang-raped by Raju and Moid Khan, with the ordeal being recorded. The video was then used to threaten the girl into silence, leading to her being gang-raped for two months.
As a result, the girl became pregnant.
The case came to light when the girl complained of stomach pain to her mother, who then questioned her daughter.
Upon learning the truth, the mother filed a complaint with the police. The incident has led to the arrest of Moid Khan and Raju on charges of gang rape.
The police post, Badarsha, where the incident took place was found to be located on Moid Khan’s property, raising questions about its proximity to the accused. The police have since shifted the post to a different location.
The Samajwadi Party MP from Faizabad constituency, Awadhesh Prasad’s proximity to Moid Khan is also under scrutiny.
Additionally, it is alleged that a bank is operating on Moid Khan’s property, further complicating the investigation.
The victim’s family has accused the authorities of pressuring them to withdraw the case after registering the complaint. The police have registered the FIR 30 hours after the complaint was made.
The incident has led to protests by Hindu organisations, including the BJP and Bajrang Dal, as well as members of the Nishad Party, who gathered at the police station to demand justice. The police have assured the public that they are taking all necessary steps to ensure a fair investigation.
