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Crime
Hindu groups surround Jahangirabad police station over alleged kidnapping of minor girl
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 01:36 AM
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Hindu organisations staged a sit‑in at Jahangirabad police station, alleging a minor Hindu girl was abducted in a ‘love‑jihad’ case; police deployed forces outside.
Hindu organisations in Uttar Pradesh converged on the Jahangirabad police station on Monday, demanding action over what they described as the abduction of a minor Hindu girl. The groups linked the incident to the controversial “love‑jihad” narrative and began a sit‑in that effectively surrounded the police outpost.
Police officials responded by deploying additional personnel around the station to maintain order and prevent any escalation. No arrests or official statements regarding the alleged kidnapping were released at the time of reporting.
The protest, reported by Amar Ujala from Bhopal, highlights growing communal tensions surrounding inter‑faith marriage allegations in the region. Authorities have asked the public to remain calm while investigations continue.
Local residents observed the demonstration for several hours before it was dispersed, with the police maintaining a visible presence outside the station throughout the day.
The incident underscores the sensitivity of “love‑jihad” claims in parts of northern India and the potential for such allegations to trigger public demonstrations.
Police officials responded by deploying additional personnel around the station to maintain order and prevent any escalation. No arrests or official statements regarding the alleged kidnapping were released at the time of reporting.
The protest, reported by Amar Ujala from Bhopal, highlights growing communal tensions surrounding inter‑faith marriage allegations in the region. Authorities have asked the public to remain calm while investigations continue.
Local residents observed the demonstration for several hours before it was dispersed, with the police maintaining a visible presence outside the station throughout the day.
The incident underscores the sensitivity of “love‑jihad” claims in parts of northern India and the potential for such allegations to trigger public demonstrations.