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Indore Councillor Removed: Anwar Qadri's 'Love Jihad' Case Leads to 5-Year Ban

Congress Councillor Anwar Qadri has been officially removed from his position in Indore. The decision came after BJP Councillors moved a proposal for his removal. Qadri faces serious charges including alleged love jihad operations, rape, and forced religious conversion. He has been in jail since August and is now barred from contesting municipal elections for five years.

Key Points: Congress Councillor Anwar Qadri Removed Over Love Jihad Charges

  • Qadri removed following proposal moved by BJP Councillors in Indore Municipal Corporation
  • Facing multiple serious charges including rape and forced religious conversion
  • Indore Mayor had written to Divisional Commissioner seeking his removal in June
  • Previously booked under National Security Act with 18 prior criminal cases
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MP: Cong Councillor Anwar Qadri removed from post, declared ineligible to contest elections for five years

Indore Congress Councillor Anwar Qadri removed from post and barred from elections for 5 years amid serious charges including love jihad, rape, and forced conversion.

"Anwar Qadri has been removed from the post of Councillor under Madhya Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1956. - BJP Councillor"

Indore, Nov 11

Congress Councillor Anwar Qadri, who has been in jail in connection with a case linked to alleged 'love jihad', was removed from the post and also declared ineligible to contest municipal elections for the next five years.

A decision on Qadri's removal, that came following a proposal for it moved by BJP Councillors in Indore Municipal Corporation, was taken by Indore's Divisional Commissioner Sudam Khade, on Monday.

"Anwar Qadri has been removed from the post of Councillor under Madhya Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1956. He has also been declared ineligible to contest (municipal) elections for the next five years," BJP Councillor confirming the report told IANS.

Notably, On June 20, Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav had written to the Divisional Commissioner's Office, citing criminal cases registered against Qadri and sought his removal as Councillor of Ward No. 58 under legal provisions.

Qadri, who had been booked on various serious charges, including operating alleged 'love-jihad', was arrested by Indore police in August this year, since then he has been in jail.

Charges also include rape, forced religious conversion, and involvement in illegal trafficking.

He is accused of funding members of the minority community to target, sexually assault, and religiously convert women from another community.

Qadri was booked after the arrest of two persons Sahil Sheikh and Altaf Shah in separate cases.

The influential Congress Councillor had been booked for criminal conspiracy and provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2021.

Later in July, Indore district administration had also invoked the National Security Act and issued his arrest orders under the law.

As per the police record, Qadri has 18 cases (before this case) against him in various police stations in Indore as well as in Ujjain, including those of assault, attempt to murder and disrupting communal harmony, and Arms Act.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While the charges are serious and need investigation, I hope this isn't being used for political vendetta. The timing seems convenient. Let's ensure due process is followed properly.
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Sarah B
The allegations of targeting women for religious conversion are deeply disturbing. As a woman, I feel this action was necessary to protect vulnerable citizens. Hope justice prevails for the victims.
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Arjun K
Good decision! People with criminal backgrounds should not hold public office. The 5-year ban sends the right message. Now let's see if similar action is taken against politicians from all parties with criminal cases.
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Michael C
The National Security Act invocation shows how serious this case is. When elected representatives are involved in such activities, it undermines our democratic system completely.
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Kavya N
As someone from MP, I'm glad to see action being taken. We need cleaner politics. But I hope this sets a precedent for all corrupt politicians, not just selective targeting. 🤞

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