Guwahati: The Islamist Love Jihadi Ashique Ali alias Rose Ali who stabbed a minor Hindu girl and killed her cousin brother on May 31 was killed in police action in Mukalmua area of Nalbari district. SP Bibekananda Das said that Ashique was arrested and he was taken to the Mukalmua Char (riverine area) to rescue the knife used in the crime. But after reaching the char, the accused Ashique snatched a rifle of a constibal and fired on police. 3 rounds were fired by Ashique which hit the police vehicle. The police team had to resort to fire in self defence. “One bullet hit his chest, he was taken to hospital where he was declared dead”, said Nalbari SP Bibekananda Das.
A brutal knife attack on the evening of May 31 has shaken Assam to its core — triggering massive public anger and fresh demands for justice, as the incident takes on a deeply communal dimension with allegations of Love Jihad sweeping across the state.
On May 31 at 7 pm, Madhurjya Barman, a leader of the All Assam Students Union (AASU) and his cousin Mridu Mudra Barman were brutally stabbed by love jihadu Ashique Ali. At around 7 PM, in the Gangapur area of Nalbari town, their bike was stopped by two Islamist — Ashique Ali alias Rose tried to kidnap the minor Hindu girl. Eyewitnesses say a heated argument broke out between the two sides. Within moments, Ashique pulled out sharp knives and launched a frenzied attack on the two cousins.
Madhurjya was stabbed multiple times in the chest and stomach. He collapsed on the road. The attackers then turned on Mridu Mudra. She was stabbed in her stomach, scalp and back. Bleeding heavily, she fell beside her cousin. The two assailants fled the scene immediately.
Locals passing through Gangapur spotted both victims lying on the roadside — motionless, drenched in blood. Families were informed. Both were rushed to Nalbari Medical College Hospital (NMCH). However, Madhurjya was declared dead before arrival. Mridu Mudra, is in critical condition, was given emergency treatment at NMCH before being referred to Guwahati Medical College Hospital (GMCH). She is currently admitted in the ICU and her condition remains critical.
Family members of the victims said that Islamist Ashique alias Rose proposed to the victim Mridu Mudra several times for the last 3 years when she was in class 9. She had to change her school and took admission in a nearby school in class 12 because of continuous harassment from the Islamist. After her school transfer, attacker Ashique reached the victim’s house and threatened to kill her if she refused his proposal.
The victim’s family informed Ashique’s parents and warned of a legal action if he repeats it. Five days ago he met the victim and threatened her. But unfortunately the Hindu family ignored the threats of the Islamist and didn’t take any legal action. However, what happened on May 31 is an unimaginable and cruel result of love jihad.
