Hasan Badhusha, a 45-year-old former worker of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), was arrested on Saturday for allegedly attempting to convert a woman and her daughter to Islam and making derogatory remarks about Hinduism. The arrest was made following a complaint filed by D Sathyamoorthy, a 42-year-old resident of Kollampalayam in Erode district.
According to Sathyamoorthy’s complaint, Badhusha, a childhood friend of his wife, M. Arthi, had grown close to her over the years, frequently visiting her at their home. During these visits, Badhusha allegedly attempted to convince Arthi and her 14-year-old daughter to convert to Islam by giving them a Quran and speaking negatively about Hinduism. He also allegedly tried to create a rift between the couple, making disparaging remarks about Sathyamoorthy and urging Arthi to divorce him with marriage promises.
The situation reportedly escalated on June 8, when Sathyamoorthy, who had recently moved with his family from Thudiyalur to Kollampalayam, returned to Thudiyalur with his wife. During this visit, Badhusha allegedly assaulted Sathyamoorthy and repeated his provocative statements against Hinduism.
The Thudiyalur police registered a case against Badhusha under several sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Sections 294 (obscene acts and songs), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 153 (provocation with intent to cause riot), 298 (deliberate intent to wound religious feelings), and 506 (2) (criminal intimidation). Badhusha was subsequently arrested and remanded in judicial custody.
Following the arrest, the SDPI issued a statement clarifying that Badhusha had been removed from all responsibilities and membership in the party six months prior.
(With inputs from Times of India)
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