In the Bhopal rape case, the main accused was shot and injured while attempting to escape police custody. He showed no regret and claimed that exploiting Hindu girls was a ‘virtuous act’ done with pride.
In a disturbing development, Farhan, the main suspect in the Bhopal rape and blackmail case involving several college students, has reportedly shown no regret for his actions, even describing them as a “virtuous act,” according to officials.
The police investigation also revealed that Farhan and his associates primarily targeted girls who had come to Bhopal from other cities to study, as these girls were less restricted in their movements. This made it easier for the gang to form connections and manipulate them.
The case came to light after a survivor filed an FIR against Farhan for allegedly raping her and forcing her to convert to Islam. Police said the woman went to Indore to escape from Farhan, but he tracked her down and harassed her.
During interrogation, Farhan reportedly displayed no regret for his crimes.
A senior police official told that Farhan, when questioned, stated that he believed his “actions were virtuous and had no regret over what he had done”. The official added that Farhan revealed he had created a group of Muslim boys in college who specifically targeted Hindu girls, engaging in relationships with them.
The official further stated that once relationships were established, the gang would take the girls to hookah lounges, pubs, or rented rooms, where they would drug and rape them, recording the assaults. These videos were then used for blackmail, coercing other young women into forming relationships with the group.
The official said, Farhan justified these acts, saying that,
“Having relationships with Hindu girls and exploiting them was a good deed, as he considered it a virtuous act,”
Officials reported that Farhan Ali, the primary suspect in the rape and blackmail case involving female college students in Bhopal, was shot and injured on Friday night after allegedly trying to escape police custody and seize a police officer’s weapon.
The incident occurred while Ali was being transported to a crime scene to collect evidence.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Priyanka Shukla, Ali had admitted to staying with another suspect, Abrar, in Bilkisganj. Police were taking him to the area to gather more evidence when the alleged escape attempt occurred.
DCP Shukla stated that the police vehicle stopped in Sarwar village (Ratibad police station area) at Ali’s request to use the restroom. It was during this stop that Ali allegedly tried to grab a sub-inspector’s pistol, resulting in a struggle. A shot was fired, and Ali sustained a gunshot wound to his leg. He was then taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and remains under medical care.
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Farhan Ali and four other suspects had been arrested in connection with the rape and blackmail case. They are accused of concealing their identities and coercing the victims into silence by threatening to release explicit videos of the assaults.
Ali and the other accused face multiple charges under the Indian Penal Code, including rape and gang-rape, as well as violations of the Information Technology Act and the Freedom of Religion Act.
Ashoka Garden police station in-charge, Hemant Shrivastava, confirmed that the accused was being transported to Bilkisganj to search for Abrar and gather evidence when he attempted to flee. He also stated that two police officers were also injured in the incident.
Following these events, a fourth victim came forward with similar allegations.
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On Friday evening, protests erupted in Bhopal, with Hindu groups alleging a “love jihad” conspiracy. Demonstrations occurred at 26 locations across the city, with protesters demanding justice for the victims.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav condemned the crime, stating that the state government would not tolerate any form of “jihad or love jihad” and vowed that the criminals would face severe consequences.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognizance of the case and formed a three-member inquiry committee, led by retired IPS officer and former Jharkhand Director General of Police Nirmal Kaur, to conduct a further investigation.
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