In a shocking incident that has rocked the small, tranquil village in the vicinity of Barabanki, the deceptive practices of two young men masquerading as sadhus have culminated in a heinous crime, stirring up both fear and outrage among the local community.
The perpetrators, identified as Rahul and Manoj, residents of the nearby village of Bakipur, executed a sinister plot under the guise of spiritual healers. Their journey into depravity began with an innocent request for water at a humble hut, home to an elderly couple and their 22-year-old daughter.
The couple, unsuspecting and ever respectful of religious figures, welcomed the duo into their home. However, the facade of piety soon crumbled as these self-proclaimed tantricks manipulated the couple’s fears, claiming the presence of domestic troubles and offering to eradicate them through exorcism.
साधू के वेश मे शैतान…
झाड़ फूंक के नाम पर बुजुर्ग दम्पति को डराया.. फिर लड़की को तंत्र मंत्र की क्रिया के नाम पर गन्ने के खेत मे ले जाकर किया गैगरेपगुस्साए ग्रामीणो ने आरोपी कथित साधुओ की अर्धनग्न करते हुए की पिटाई , पुलिस ने अरेस्ट कर जेल रवाना किया
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The plot took a darker turn when the alleged sadhus led the daughter to a secluded sugarcane field, ostensibly to perform rituals to alleviate her supposed suffering. It was here, in the isolated field, that the pretense of religious rituals gave way to a monstrous reality. The young woman, isolated and vulnerable, became the victim of a brutal and unrelenting assault.
The tranquility of the rural landscape was shattered by the victim’s cries for help, piercing through the silence and alerting the villagers. What ensued was a raw outpouring of communal anger and justice. The villagers, upon discovering the atrocity, exacted immediate retribution, meting out physical punishment to the accused before they were handed over to the police.
The swift action of the Ramnagar police, led by Inspector Ratnesh Pandey, ensured that the accused were removed from the mob’s grasp and placed under arrest. The police’s prompt response and subsequent interrogation revealed the true identities of the accused and their criminal backgrounds.
थाना रामनगर क्षेत्रान्तर्गत सामूहिक बलात्कार की घटना कारित करने वाले अभियुक्तों की गिरफ्तारी के सम्बन्ध में पुलिस अधीक्षक उत्तरी, जनपद बाराबंकी श्री आशुतोष मिश्र की बाइट-#barabankipolice #UPPolice @Uppolice @igrangeayodhya @adgzonelucknow pic.twitter.com/mbxN3Vyp86
— Barabanki Police (@Barabankipolice) December 7, 2023
This incident has sparked a wave of discussions on several fronts: the exploitation of religious faith by unscrupulous elements, the safety of women in rural areas, and the role of community vigilance in preventing and responding to crimes. It raises profound questions about the thin line between faith and blind belief and serves as a grim reminder of the potential dangers lurking behind a facade of sanctity.
As the village grapples with the aftermath of this tragedy, the broader implications of such incidents on societal trust and the sanctity of religious figures become a topic of heated debate. The community, united in its horror and grief, now looks to the justice system to deliver a fitting response to this appalling crime.
In conclusion, the Barabanki incident is not just a story of crime and punishment but a cautionary tale about the vulnerability of faith in the face of deceit and the need for vigilance in safeguarding our communities against such predators.