Overview

• The NHRC has launched a two-day investigation into claims of sexual exploitation and forced conversions targeting Hindu female students in Bhopal.
• Five suspects, including the main accused Farhan Ali, are in custody, while a sixth individual remains at large.
• NHRC has raised concerns about police failures, including the premature demolition of key evidence sites and potential destruction of evidence.
• Investigators are exploring financial links, urging authorities to trace money trails and seize assets related to the accused.
• The case has drawn national attention, invoking the POCSO Act and sparking communal tensions over alleged 'love jihad' motives.