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India Today
05-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Indore Congress councillor charged under NSA for paying men to lure Hindu girls
A Congress councillor from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Anwar Qadri, has been booked under the National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly masterminding a "love jihad" conspiracy involving financial inducement to trap Hindu case has triggered a major political storm in the state and escalated into a law-and-order issue after three men named Qadri as the person who paid them to target Hindu matter came to light two weeks ago when two men - Sahil Sheikh and Altaf Ali - were arrested by the Indore Police following complaints filed at the Banganga police station. Two Hindu women had alleged that the men concealed their religious identities to establish romantic relationships and then sexually assaulted them. During police interrogation, the two accused reportedly revealed that Congress councillor Anwar Qadri had given them cash incentives - Rs 2 lakh to Sahil and Rs 1 lakh to Altaf - to trap Hindu women, marry them, and convert them to Islam. The arrests and disclosures triggered an immediate political registered a case against Qadri under the Freedom of Religion Act and other sections of the Indian Penal Code. However, after evaluating his past criminal record and the seriousness of the accusations, the Indore District Collector approved the application of the National Security Act against also announced a cash reward of Rs 10,000 for information leading to Qadri's arrest, as he has been absconding since the FIR was case intensified further on Wednesday when a Hindu organisation apprehended two Muslim youths from separate flats in Indore, reportedly in compromising positions with Hindu girls. One of the youths, a resident of Bhopal, named Anwar Qadri and alleged he had paid him Rs 2 lakh to lure Hindu girls. This marked the third time Qadri was named by an accused in the ongoing Collector Ashish Singh confirmed the imposition of the NSA, citing the grave threat posed to social harmony. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also addressed the matter, saying the Indore Police had been given complete freedom to arrest the absconding councillor. "No one will be spared if found guilty. Law will take its own course," Yadav said in his a sharp political response, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA and former Pro Tem Speaker Rameshwar Sharma demanded that Anwar Qadri be "encountered", alleging that the Congress was harbouring anti-national Additional SP Rajesh Dandotiya confirmed that multiple cases had been registered and investigations were progressing rapidly. He added that action was being taken based on material evidence, and any involvement of elected representatives would not be gravity of the case and repeated accusations linking an elected official to a systematic campaign involving interfaith relationships, religious conversion, and sexual exploitation have raised concerns over communal harmony and law enforcement integrity in the region.- Ends
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Removing Cong corporator: Divisional commissioner seeks report from collector, police commissioner
Indore: Indore divisional commissioner, acting on Mayor's request to remove corporator Anwar Qadri from his post, has sought comprehensive information from district collector and commissioner of police about Congress leader who has been booked in a criminal case and NSA. Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav had written to Divisional Commissioner Deepak Singh on June 20 requesting action regarding Qadri's removal. To this, Singh has written to Indore collector and commissioner of police, seeking a detailed investigation into the corporator's case, including specifics of previous incidents, and a report or opinion on necessary action under Madhya Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1956. Divisional Commissioner holds direct authority to remove a corporator. As per Section 19(2) of MP Municipal Corporation Act, Qadri will first be issued a show-cause notice. His response will be considered, and if deemed unsatisfactory, he would be removed from post of corporator. Recently, Collector Asheesh Singh had issued an order booking Qadri under National Security Act (NSA). This development followed a prior announcement by Indore police of offering Rs 10,000 cash reward for information leading to arrest of Qadri. He is wanted in a case of allegedly funding two youths accused of luring girls from majority community by changing their identities and subsequently forcing them into religious conversion. Congress has come to Qadri's defence, with Leader of Opposition in Municipal Corporation, Chintu Chokse, branding the move as a 'BJP conspiracy.' Congress spokesperson Pramod Dwivedi questioned the Mayor's demand for Qadri's removal, stating that Qadri has not yet been convicted by a court, and the Mayor, being a legal expert himself, should not make such demands. The Congress also highlighted case of BJP corporator and MIC Member Jeetu Jatav alias Yadav, questioning why similar action was not sought against him despite the BJP itself expelling him from the party following a controversy.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Time of India
Wanted corporator Qadri booked under NSA
Indore: District magistrate Asheesh Singh on Tuesday ordered an action under the National Security Act (NSA) against a corporator from Indore Anwar Qadri alias 'Dakait'. He is wanted in a crime registered under Sections 64, 64(2)(M), and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita along with Sections 3 and 5 of the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2021. "Qadri faces total 18 criminal cases which are registered across various police stations. He was involved in criminal activities for an extended period," an official press release said. This development followed a prior announcement of Rs 10,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of Qadri by Indore police. Qadri is connected with a religious conversion case after two men, arrested in separate sexual assault cases, claimed that they were 'paid by corporator Anwar Qadri to befriend and marry majority community women by changing their identities and subsequently forcing them into religious conversion'. They had claimed that Qadri offered them Rs 3 lakh for their activities, out of which Rs 50,000 was already paid. Qadri is on the run after the revelation was made by the duo. Indore police issued a notice stating that the reward would be granted to anyone providing actionable information or assisting in ensuring arrest of the corporator. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Time of India
Cops announce cash reward for information on absconding corporator
Indore: Indore police have announced cash reward of Rs 10,000 for information leading to the arrest of corporator Anwar Qadri, who is absconding in a case involving funding two youths accused of luring girls from the majority community by changing their identities and later forcing them to convert religion. DCP Hansraj Singh issued a notice stating that the reward would be granted to anyone who provides actionable information or assists in ensuring arrest of the fugitive. The notice mentioned: "Anwar Qadri, son of Mohammad Aslam Qadri, is a resident of Madina Nagar and currently resides at Bhishti Mohalla. He is wanted in a crime under sections 64, 64(2)(M), and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with sections 3 and 5 of the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2021. Despite all possible efforts made by the police so far, his arrest remains elusive." Considering gravity of the case, the DCP offered cash reward to motivate the public to come forward with credible leads. Authorities assured that the identity of the informant would be kept confidential upon request. Banganga police station in-charge Siyaram Gurjar said that Qadri has over 18 cases registered against him at various police stations. He was out on bail in the recent cases.
The Hindu
16-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Indore Congress councillor booked after accused in rape cases allege role in religious conversion
A Congress councillor from Indore has been booked in connection with an alleged religious conversion case after two men, arrested in separate sexual assault cases, claimed that they were 'paid by councillor Anwar Qadri to befriend and marry Hindu women', a police officer said on Monday. Indore Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Rajesh Dandotiya told The Hindu that two separate FIRs had been registered by two women against two individuals — Sahil Sheikh and Altaf Shah — accusing them of rape on the pretext of marriage. The two accused were arrested on Sunday. 'Soon after, a video of the two men revealing the involvement of Anwar Qadri went viral. The video is about two-three months old but they have made the same claims in police interrogation. Based on their statements, we have added his [Mr. Qadri's] name in both FIRs,' Mr. Dandotiya said. The police officer said that while the men were initially booked under rape charges, sections related to criminal conspiracy and provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2021, were subsequently invoked. Mr. Qadri has now been named as an accused. 'Teams are constantly working to trace him and we will arrest him soon,' he added. In the purported video, Mr. Sheikh and Mr. Shah are seen being questioned by an unidentified individual and claim that they were paid ₹2 lakh and ₹1 lakh, respectively, by Mr. Qadri to 'marry a Hindu woman'. Following the development, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticised the Congress and alleged that party leaders were 'not even hesitating to ruin the lives of Hindu girls for their petty and appeasement politics'. Indore city BJP president Sumit Mishra alleged that Mr. Qadri was 'funding love jihad' and called upon Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari to expel him from the party. However, Indore Municipal Corporation Leader of Opposition and Congress councillor Chintu Chouksey denied the allegations and described the case as a 'conspiracy by the BJP'. 'Anwar Qadri has both communities in his area and he wins with votes from both sides. Cases of love jihad should not happen in our country but this is a BJP propaganda to divert the public attention. When their Minister Vijay Shah makes derogatory remarks, nobody speaks a word. Even the Prime Minister stays silent, but then they spread such propaganda,' Mr. Chouksey told The Hindu. Mr. Chouksey said that he had spoken to both Mr. Qadri and Mr. Patwari, and the party stands by Mr. Qadri. 'We will handle the case legally,' he added.
