Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Girls Found Locked in Toilet at Unregistered Madrassa
In Bahraich, India, officials found 40 young girls locked in a bathroom at an unregistered religious school.
The girls, aged 9-14, were discovered during an inspection after complaints.
School staff initially tried to prevent the inspection.
The girls said they locked themselves in the toilet due to fear.
The school was running without registration.
Authorities are investigating and have ordered the school to close, ensuring the girls are returned home safely.
Police have not yet filed any cases as of Thursday.
Forty girls aged 9-14 were found locked in a toilet at an unregistered madrassa in Bahraich, UP.
The incident occurred during an inspection following complaints about the madrassa.
Madrassa operators initially tried to stop the inspection.
The madrassa was operating without registration and has been ordered to close.
Authorities are investigating the situation and the legality of the institution.
- Who
- 40 girls aged 9-14
- What
- Found locked inside a toilet
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Unregistered Madrassa, Bahraich, UP
- Why
- Under investigation
Concerns
Defense
Girls' Confinement
Concerns
Concerns over why girls were locked in the toilet.
Defense
Teacher stated the girls panicked and locked themselves in.
Madrassa Activities
Concerns
Ongoing investigation into the madrassa's activities.
Defense
No specific defense provided
- Incident
- 40 girls found locked in toilet
- Location
- Unregistered Madrassa, Bahraich, UP
- Ages
- 9-14 years old
- Madrassa Status
- Unregistered
- Operator Action
- Tried to block inspection
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing; Madrassa ordered to shut down
Sources
40 minor girls found locked inside UP madrassa toilet
UP: Unregistered Madrassa In Bahraich Under Scrutiny After 40 Girls Found Locked In Toilet
40 Minor Girls Found Locked Inside Toilet Of Unregistered UP Madrassa: Cops
40 minor girls found locked in toilet of unrecognised Bahraich madrasa during inspection
What Happened at This Illegal Madrassa in UP Where 40 Girls Were Found Trapped?
40 young girls, aged 9–14, were locked inside toilets at an illegal madrasa in UP
40 Minor Girls Found Locked Inside Toilet Of Unregistered Madrassa In UP's Bahraich
