Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Karnataka: Cleric Arrested in 2023 Rape Case of Minor
A religious leader, who is 22 years old, has been arrested in Karnataka.
The arrest is because he is accused of raping a young girl.
This happened inside a mosque.
The incident was recorded by a security camera, and the video was shared on social media.
Initially, the girl's parents were afraid to report it, but after seeing the video, the police helped them report it.
The police then arrested the religious leader.
A 22-year-old cleric was arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl.
The incident occurred in a mosque in Belagavi, Karnataka in 2023.
CCTV footage of the incident went viral on social media.
The parents initially hesitated to report due to social stigma.
The cleric was arrested by Murgod police and sent to Hindalga jail.
- Who
- Tufel Ahamed Dadapeer Nagarachi, a 22-year-old cleric from Mahalingapura, Bagalkot district.
- What
- A cleric was arrested for allegedly raping a minor.
- When
- The incident occurred in 2023.
- Where
- Inside a mosque in Belagavi district, Karnataka.
- Why
- Prompted by CCTV footage going viral and after the police persuaded the parents to file a complaint.
- Accused
- Tufel Ahamed Dadapeer Nagarachi
- Age
- 22 years old
- Location of Incident
- Belagavi, Karnataka
- District of Accused
- Bagalkot
- Incident Year
- 2023
- Allegation
- Rape of a minor
- Police Action
- Murgod police arrested and sent to jail
