Man Posing as Hindu Arrested for Rape, Flesh Trade in Basti; 'Love Jihad' Angle Probed

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News18•03-02-2026, 13:03
Man Posing as Hindu Arrested for Rape, Flesh Trade in Basti; 'Love Jihad' Angle Probed
- •Ajfarul Haq, a man with over 20 criminal cases, was arrested in Bandra, Mumbai, by Basti police for rape and forcing women into flesh trade.
- •He allegedly deceived young women by posing as a Hindu, trapped them in love affairs, and then exploited them.
- •The victim filed an FIR at Basti Kotwali, revealing Haq's dark deeds and leading to a Rs 25,000 reward for his capture.
- •Police are investigating potential links to foreign organizations, a conversion syndicate, or terror financing.
- •Vishwa Hindu Mahasangh and other Hindu organizations allege 'Love Jihad' and demand strict action against the accused.
Why It Matters: Ajfarul Haq, a serial offender, arrested for exploiting women under political guise; 'Love Jihad' angle suspected.
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