“Darul Uloom removes book Bahishti Zewar that legitimises sexual exploitation of minor girls after NCPCR notice”, Opindia, October 22, 2023:

“Following an action by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, the Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband has removed the controversial book Bahishti Zevar prescribed by it from its curriculum, which violated the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and legitimised sex with minors and animals, said NCPCR chairperson Priyank Kanoongo on Sunday.

The book Bahishti Zevar by Maulana Ali Thanvi, which contained objectionable, improper, and illegal content on children, was removed from the curriculum after the NCPCR wrote to the district administration of Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh to inquire into the matter earlier in July this year.

“Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi’s book Bahishti Zewar, which explains the methods of sexual exploitation of minor girls, was being used by Madrasa Darul Uloom Deoband Saharanpur for issuing fatwas and teaching children. On which @NCPCR_ took cognizance and issued a notice to the district administration……”

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