In a disturbing case of dowry-related violence, a young Muslim woman from Ranipet district has accused her husband and in-laws of prolonged harassment and an attempted murder, which has sparked outrage in Vellore.

The incident involves 21-year-old Nargis, daughter of Abdul Kalam, a daily-wage laborer from Melnelli village. Her marriage to Khaja Rafik, son of Sub-Inspector Baba from Sathuperi Mullai Nagar, Vellore, was arranged by their families and took place on 8 June 2023.

At the time of marriage, it is alleged that the Nargis’s family reportedly provided 30 sovereigns of gold, ₹10 lakh to cover wedding expenses, and an additional ₹1.5 lakh for purchasing a two-wheeler. Despite this, her in-laws allegedly continued to pressure her for more dowry. According to Nargis, the abuse began soon after the wedding and included both verbal and physical harassment by her husband, father-in-law Baba (a serving police sub-inspector), and mother-in-law Shakeela.

Alleged Murder Attempt

On 3 June 2025, Nargis was reportedly taken to the terrace of the house by her husband, who then pushed her off under the instigation of his father. She suffered a severe spinal injury and a fractured leg in the fall and was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

Despite her family’s complaint to the local police, no immediate action was taken against the accused. In a desperate move to seek justice, Nargis appeared at the Vellore District Collectorate on a stretcher, brought by ambulance, and filed a petition demanding legal action. Her presence at the collectorate created a stir, drawing public attention and media coverage. Revenue Commissioner Senthil took notice of the incident and inquired about her situation.

Speaking to reporters, Nargis emotionally recounted her ordeal, saying, “My name is Nargis. I was married on 6 August 2023, to Khaja Rafi, son of SI Baba from Sozhavaram, Tiruvannamalai. Because of that only untold cruelty happened. My in-laws gave 30 gold ornaments as dowry, and the wedding expenses amounted to over ₹10 lakhs. They kept demanding more jewelry and money, asking me to go home and ask my parents. My parents had already taken loans for everything. Despite all this, they kept bothering me. I couldn’t even tell my parents because they had taken my phone away and kept locked up at home, so I wouldn’t tell anyone outside. Their relatives were also supportive of them. Since I had no one to support me, I couldn’t tell my parents and was suffering a lot. Then, suddenly, through my parents, I told them what was happening. As soon as they came to inquire, my in-laws spoke insultingly and kicked me out of the house. After that, I stayed at home for 10 months. Then, through the Jamaat (community council), I filed a complaint about being beaten and harassed, and about not being given food. After the complaint, they made us reconcile. But when I went back, my husband challenged me, saying, “Watch what I do to you, I’ll make you suffer”. I went back, but I didn’t have peace there. The same family started creating problems again, demanding dowry, goods, and other unnecessary things. Then, we came to Vellore district. In Mullai Nagar, Sathuperi Nagar, Vellore district, my father-in-law and husband found a house and made us live there. My husband, influenced by their words, unnecessarily beat and kicked me severely. He hit me with a fan rod on my body, everywhere he could. He kicked me in my chest and stomach. While I was sleeping, he would prick me with needles. He tortured me like that. Even while eating, he would put his foot on my hand and crush it. He tortured me like this, and I couldn’t tell my parents because they had snatched my phone away. My phone is still there. I couldn’t tell anyone because they had my phone. Then, on June 3rd, he would leave me alone at night and lock me in the house, so I couldn’t talk to anyone. On, 3rd June 2025, he came back from work at 10:30 PM. He asked me, “How will your parents dare to talk with mine? We should have cut you off from them long ago.” He blackmailed me with such words. He beat and kicked me so much, even after all that. I pleaded with him, “Please leave me, I won’t make this mistake again, I won’t tell my parents. They also won’t get involved in any discussions.” But he didn’t listen to me even after all my pleas and hit me so much. At that time, he went upstairs, Anna, talking to my father-in-law on the phone. While he was on the line, I asked, “I can’t live with him. What should I do?” My father-in-law replied, “As long as she’s there, this is how it will be. We can only be peaceful if she leaves.” After hearing this, as my father told me, (thinking) What else can I say beyond this he pushed me from upstairs. I was crying and pleading, but he suddenly pushed me. He was watching me from upstairs, but he didn’t respond or call the neighbors. My legs were dangling, bleeding from the pain, and my hip was broken. Both my legs were hanging down and broken. My left leg was shattered, and my right leg was half broken. They said if they had left it for a little longer, my leg would have to be amputated. My leg barely works now. The people there called an ambulance and took me to the hospital.”

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Madurai Adheenam has alleged a conspiracy to cause a car accident aimed at taking his life, while also criticizing the state government and political parties for their hypocrisy in blindly supporting minorities and neglecting the majority. He further pointed out the government’s failure to act on his concerns, despite claims by ministers of treating all religions equally.

In an interview, Harihara Gnanasambandha Desika Paramarcharya Swamigal (Madurai Adheenam) shared the details of the incident, “We had completed the puja in Madurai at 5:30 in the morning. We were scheduled to attend the Saiva Siddhanta conference in Chennai and left around 6:00 AM, traveling by car towards Chennai. When we reached Ulundurpet, a car that had just demolished a roadblock at a turning point crashed into ours. The impact was so severe that I fainted in shock. When I regained consciousness, I saw that the driver of the car that hit us was wearing a cap and had a beard. Moreover, the car had no number plate. I didn’t file a complaint with the police because I knew nothing would be done. Instead, I’ve filed a complaint with Lord Shiva. Here, privileges are only extended to minorities, and filing a complaint with the police would yield no action.”

Criticizing the DMK government’s favoritism towards minorities, the Mutt leader said, “The government is clearly favoring one religion, right? They are prioritizing one religion. Yes, they are researching Muslim festivals and offering additional concessions to minorities. All political parties do this. Now, with the Waqf Board, all parties are speaking out and condemning it. But I won’t go into all that; I will focus solely on the religious aspect. You mock the Vibhuti, and you ridicule the Thiruman. When a state minister takes the oath, what do they say? They claim that all religions should be treated equally, but they provide special concessions to minorities and need only minorities. Don’t you also need the majority’s votes?”

சிறுபான்மையினர் ஓட்டு வேணும், ஏன் பெரும்பான்மையினர் ஓட்டு வேண்டாமா..? மதுரை ஆதினம் ஆவேசம்..!#Chengalpattu | #MaduraiAdhinam | #PolimerNews pic.twitter.com/FofUWEnlTL

— Polimer News (@polimernews) May 3, 2025

The Tamil Nadu BJP and Hindu Makkal Katchi have demanded that Madurai Adheenam be provided with proper security. Hindu Makkal Katchi leader Arjun Sampath stated, “Madurai Adheenam, who survived by the grace of Mother Meenakshi Sokkanathar, has claimed that there was a conspiracy to kill him. He has vowed to take this issue to Prime Minister Modi.”

Madurai Adheenam has long been an outspoken advocate for Hindu rights, working towards the protection of Sri Lankan Tamils, the recovery of temple properties, the promotion of Saivism, and Tamil development. As a result, he has often faced threats and criticism. For this reason, he must be provided with police security.

Tamil Nadu BJP Spiritual Wing Leader Nachiyappan also condemned the DMK government’s failure to secure spiritual leaders, stating, “Under the DMK government, there is no security for temples or religious figures, and they are openly declaring their intent to destroy Sanatana Dharma.”

Regarding the accident, Nachiyappan said, “The incident that occurred when Madurai Adheenam was traveling by car appears to be part of a planned conspiracy. By God’s grace, no harm came to the Adheenam. Those responsible for the incident should be arrested immediately, and Madurai Adheenam must be provided with proper security.”

(With inputs from Dinamalar)

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The Kumbakonam police have filed a case against Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katch (VCK) functionary for harboring four rowdies who were being sought by the police in connection with an assault near the new bus stand.

Two weeks ago, Vishwa was riding his motorcycle near the new bus stand in Fathimapuram, within the jurisdiction of Kumbakonam West Police Station, suffered serious injuries in an assault by a group of four individuals. An investigation was promptly launched based on Vishwa’s complaint at Kumbakonam West Police Station. Authorities were actively pursuing four suspects in connection with the incident, Gail Antony, Arnold Antony, Arunkumar, and Paulsamy.

Meanwhile, confidential information indicated that Alex, the spouse of Kumbakonam Corporation 24th Ward Councilor Rubinsha and a VCK functionary, was harboring dangerous weapons in his residence. Subsequently, police sought a court warrant to conduct a search of Alex’s house.

Following court approval, more than 10 officers led by Police Inspector Jagatheesan from Kumbakonam West Police Station conducted a thorough search at Alex’s residence a few days ago. During the search, various weapons including knives, sickles, and iron rods were discovered under the bed in one of the bedrooms. These items were seized by the police, who continued their search. At that time, Gail Antony, Arnold Antony, Arun Kumar, and Paulsamy, wanted for attempted murder, were found hiding under the bed and were subsequently apprehended.

"விசிக கவுன்சிலர் வீட்டில் ரவுடிகள்" #Kumbakonam #VCK #Councillor #House #Rowdies #NewsTamil #NewsTamil24x7 pic.twitter.com/WMtpHQ6Mux

— News Tamil 24×7 (@NewsTamilTV24x7) July 15, 2024

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Mangaluru police have arrested seven Muslim youth in connection with the attempt to murder cases in Bajpe and Mangaluru East police station limits which took place in November of last year.

The arrested have been identified as Ibrahim Shakeer (19) from Bolar, Mohammed Nihal (18) from Attavar, Abbas Safwan (23) from Jeppu, Mohammed Aatif Hisham (19) from Pandeshwar, Bilal Muaddin (49) from Falnir, Nazeer Ahamed (46) from Farangipete and Abdul Jabbar (46) from Maripalla

It is indeed a cause for concern that Muslim youth of the age of 18 and 19 years are involved in such heinous crimes.

On November 15, 2020, under Bajpe Police limits, a gang had attempted to murder a man identified as Abdul Azeez, near Kandavar mosque. Later, when Abdul Azeez was admitted in a private hospital due to his injuries, the same gang that had attacked him earlier now attacked his relative Naushad at the hospital’s entrance, mistaking him for Azeez. Another relative of Azeez, Makdoom, was at the hospital as well.

According to the police, disputes over financial issues are at the root of the murder attempt.

The arrested gang members had executed the plan with the help of Nizamuddin, Safwan Hussain and Basith. The three are currently abroad.

Police said tha there were unsettled financial disputes between Makdoom and Nizamuddin. Nizammudin had contacted Jabbar. Jabbar had then hatched the plan, with the help of Nizamuddin, Safwan Hussain and Basith, and  had executed the plan with the other accused.

The gang also collected details about the day-to-day movements of the victim Abdul Azeez and his relative Makdoom and informed the gang who are abroad.

After the gang attacked Abdul Azeez near the mosque, Makdoom showed negligence in settling the financial issue. Hence, the second murder attempt took place near the hospital.

Many more arrests are yet to be made in the case, informed the police.

Abdul Jabbar has seven cases against him, including a double murder in 2017. Ibrahim Shakeer has a case of assault on a  police constable. Safwan Hussain, who has twenty-six cases against him, has escaped abroad. Basith has five cases and Nizamuddin has a case registered against him at Panambur police station.

The police operation was carried out under the direction of DCP law and order Hariram Shankar, DCP Vinay Goankar, CCB inspector Mahesh Prasad, PSI Rajendra B, Pradeep T R and others.

Police commissioner N Shashi Kumar rewarded ₹10,000 to the team which cracked the long pending case.

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