Tension Erupts in Silchar Over ‘Love Jihad’ Allegations; Car Vandalised, Youth Assaulted

Tension erupted on Link Road in Silchar on Vijaya Dashami following allegations of an attempt to take away a minor Hindu girl in a car. An agitated crowd allegedly vandalised the vehicle and assaulted a youth in connection with the incident. Police reached the spot, brought the situation under control and took the youth into custody.

According to local residents, two Muslim youths arrived in a car and allegedly attempted to take the minor girl away. The attempt was reportedly noticed by members of the girl’s family, who intervened and stopped the vehicle. One of the youths, alleged to be the prime accused, reportedly managed to flee from the scene.

Following the incident, an angry crowd allegedly assaulted the other youth who was inside the car. The vehicle, which was allegedly used in the attempted abduction, was also vandalised. The incident triggered tension in the area.

Police personnel subsequently arrived at the scene and rescued the youth from the crowd before taking him into custody. Further details regarding the incident and the police investigation are awaited.

Local residents alleged that the minor girl had been targeted under the pretext of a romantic relationship and described the incident as a case of “love jihad”. They have demanded the immediate arrest of the youth who allegedly fled the scene.

The allegations are yet to be independently established, and further details are awaited from the police.