Hubballi (Karnataka), April 4 (IANS) The Karnataka Police are proceeding cautiously in connection with an alleged “love jihad” case reported from Hubballi, following the emergence of sensitive and serious allegations from both sides. Three cases have been registered by the families involved.
Speaking to the media on Saturday, Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar said that the young woman has made allegations of rape against the accused man.
“Three cases have been registered in connection with the incident. We are investigating all angles and probing all three cases in detail,” he added.
“The investigation will reveal who recorded the video. We are questioning the concerned individuals in this regard,” Police Commissioner Shashikumar said.
He also added that in the complaint lodged by the young woman and her mother, allegations have been made regarding sexual assault, recording of the act, and coercion.
“It is also alleged that the accused youth Sameer’s sister and others encouraged the assault. Police are probing these allegations as well,” he said.
“We are examining all allegations. There is no need to fear. Action will be taken as per the law. Appropriate steps will be initiated regarding the video recording and other charges once the facts are established,” Police Commissioner Shashikumar added.
The accused Sameer Mulla has claimed that the young woman herself recorded the private video on her mobile phone.
The woman, however, has alleged that she came in contact with the accused through his sister, who invited her to a gym and later took her home, where she was allegedly given a substance and sexually assaulted.
She has also alleged that the accused recorded a video and blackmailed her.
She also claimed that the accused youth made her pregnant and forced her to record a video of herself consuming pills and send it to him.
The complaints and videos have gone viral on the social media, creating tension in the city.
While the young woman has made allegations of sexual assault and coercion, accused youth Sameer’s family has denied all the charges.
Tension prevailed in Hubballi on Friday following allegations of “love jihad” involving a Muslim youth and a Hindu girl, which led to clashes between members of Hindu organisations and the youth’s family.
The situation intensified as members of Hindu organisations staged a protest outside the Old Hubballi police station, with hundreds of activists demanding strict action against the accused.
According to police, the youth, identified as Sameer, a resident of Vijayanagar and a gym trainer, was reportedly seen with the girl, whom he had met at a gym.
Members of Hindu organisations intervened, alleging that the relationship was a case of “love jihad”. They took Sameer into their custody and handed him over to the Old Hubballi police.
The situation escalated further when Sameer’s family members allegedly entered the girl’s house, accusing her family of kidnapping him and creating a ruckus.
They are also alleged to have attempted an assault during the confrontation.
According to the police, the sequence of events began when the girl’s family approached Sameer’s house and questioned him about his association with their daughter. He was subsequently taken and handed over to the police by members of Hindu organisations.
In retaliation, Sameer’s family allegedly barged into the girl’s residence, leading to further clashes between both sides.
Several individuals from both families sustained injuries and were admitted to the KIMS Hospital in Hubballi.
–IANS
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