Moradabad Assault Incident: A distressing video capturing a Maulvi being assaulted with slippers has emerged from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday, September 29. The Maulvi, accused of molestation under the guise of exorcism, faced public retribution during a local panchayat session.A woman publicly assaulted a Maulvi in Moradabad, in front of a gathered panchayat, using slippers. This act of public humiliation followed allegations of molestation, where the Maulvi allegedly targeted a girl during what was supposed to be an exorcism session. The ordeal began when the girl shared her traumatic experience with her family, prompting them to alert the village community.What did Maulvi Furqan doMaulvi Furqan, known in Agwanpur under Moradabads Civil Lines police jurisdiction, typically offers religious education and exorcism services. Two days prior to the incident, a mother sought his help for her daughters ailment, claiming possession. Inside a room, Maulvi Furqan allegedly molested the girl, only stopping when she resisted and his threats failed to silence her.Upon hearing cries from the room, the victims mother attempted intervention but was initially deterred by the Maulvi citing supernatural dangers. Post-incident, as the community learned of the assault, a panchayat was convened instead of involving the police, a decision influenced by the desire to handle the matter internally.Watch the video hereउत्तर प्रदेश के मुरादाबाद में महिला ने भरी पंचायत मौलवी की चप्पलों से पिटाई कर दी। उस पर छेड़खानी का आरोप है। इसी मामले को लेकर पंचायत बुलाई गई थी। pic.twitter.com/hKY0DJOusP— sonelal.kushwaha (@KushwahaK45286) September 29, 2024During the panchayat, instead of proceeding with legal action, the gathering suggested handling it as a local issue. The victims mother then publicly admonished and physically attacked the Maulvi, marking a rare instance of community justice.Following the circulation of the video, the Moradabad police have acknowledged the incident and initiated an investigation, despite the communitys initial reluctance to involve law enforcement.
