“Gang rape of a minor girl, attack on a temple, violence: Anti-social elements wreak havoc during Muharram processions throughout the country”, Opindia, July 30, 2023:

“Multiple reports of violence were reported from all over the country during the Islamic event of Muharram processions. The roads were covered with bricks and stones, temples were vandalised, and stones were pelted at police and the general public across the country which led to serious injuries, dozens of vehicles were damaged and traffic jams were caused by the anti-social elements who masqueraded as mourners in the Muharram processions.

In further shocking news, a minor girl was gang-raped in Bihar by two individuals participating in a Muharram procession. Many startling pictures of the chaos and unrest have surfaced from different places in the country including Delhi, Varanasi, Pilibhit and Kaimur among others.

Gang rape of a minor in Araria

An alarming case of gang rape of a 17-year-old girl surfaced in Bihar’s Araria district. Two men named Mohammad Ashfaq and Mohammad Mumtaz who were part of a Muharram procession took her to a field and sexually assaulted her till she passed out. Afterwards, she was left there in her unconscious state by them. The instance happened on the night of 28 July and pertained to the Farbisganj police station…..”

Read the full article at Opindia.com