Uttar Pradesh Shocker: Sub-Inspector Turns Predator, Accused of Raping Minor Girl He Rescued
Badayun 04 july: In a gut-wrenching incident that has rocked Badayun, Uttar Pradesh, a sub-inspector named Hariom, stationed at Kadarchowk Police Station, stands accused of raping a minor girl he was tasked with rescuing from a human trafficking network in Tamil Nadu.
Hawkins, a family member, allegedly sold the victim to traffickers, adding layers of betrayal to this horrific case. The investigation, now under the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Bareilly Range, has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious questions about police accountability.
A Tale of Betrayal: From Family to Protector
On June 9, 2025, the minor girl was abducted from her village in Kadarchowk while returning from a field. She recounted that a white car carrying four individuals—Mujakkir, Bilal, Pappu, and a female relative, Mamta—forced her inside and took her to Badayun’s bus stand. From there, she was transported to Delhi and then Chennai, Tamil Nadu, where she was held captive for 16 days.
The abduction stemmed from a family feud over a property dispute, with Mamta allegedly orchestrating the sale of her young relative to Mujakkir, a resident of Bhumuiya village, for monetary gain.
Following a kidnapping complaint filed by the victim’s family on June 10, pressure from local Hindu organizations, including a protest at Kadarchowk Police Station on June 20, prompted swift police action.
A team comprising Sub-Inspector Hariom, a male constable (Mohit), and a female constable (Pooja) was sent to Tamil Nadu, where they rescued the girl and apprehended Mujakkir on June 21.
However, the rescue mission took a dark turn. The victim alleges that Hariom began harassing her during the train journey from Chennai to Agra on June 22, making inappropriate comments and molesting her. She stated, “I was too scared to speak up in the train.” On June 23, upon arriving at Kadarchowk Police Station at 7 AM, Hariom allegedly lured her to his residential quarters within the station premises under the pretext of questioning.
There, he detained her for 15-20 minutes, made lewd remarks, and raped her. “He threatened to jail me if I spoke out,” the girl revealed in her court testimony. She was sent to a One-Stop Centre the same day, where she faced further intimidation to stay silent.
Family Feud Fuels Trafficking
The victim’s family disclosed a deep-seated grudge held by Mamta, rooted in a past property dispute. Though the family had moved on, Mamta’s resentment lingered, leading her to exploit the minor.
Investigations revealed Mamta had frequent interactions with individuals from Bhumuiya village, including Mujakkir, to whom she allegedly sold the girl. The victim’s family, dependent on farming and sharecropping on three bighas of land, now faces the trauma of this dual betrayal—by a relative and a police officer meant to protect them.
Investigation Underway Amid Public Fury
The victim’s bravery in recording her statement before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Badayun on June 27 exposed Hariom’s alleged crime. She also accused Mujakkir of repeated assaults during her captivity in Tamil Nadu. The police initially delayed her court statement, possibly to suppress the case, but her testimony has triggered a high-level probe.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Rural KK Saroj confirmed that the girl underwent a medical examination, and her statements were recorded before she was reunited with her parents on July 1. Circle Officer (CO) Ujhani Devendra Singh is reviewing CCTV footage from Kadarchowk Police Station, while SP Anshika Verma has recorded confidential statements from the victim and her family. The case has been escalated to DIG Bareilly Range for a thorough investigation, with a report to determine further action.
Hariom, transferred to Shahjahanpur on June 25—days after the alleged incident—has not responded to inquiries. The timing of his transfer has raised suspicions of an attempt to shield him from immediate scrutiny. Mujakkir remains in custody, while Mamta, Bilal, and Pappu are still at large.
Public Outrage and Broader Implications
The case has ignited a firestorm of public anger, with sentiments on social media platforms reflecting deep distrust in law enforcement. One user posted, “A protector turned predator! How can we trust those meant to uphold justice?” Another lamented, “Sold by her own family, violated by the police—this girl’s ordeal exposes the rot in our system.”
The incident highlights systemic issues in Uttar Pradesh, where the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reported over 4,000 rape cases in 2023, many involving minors. A similar case in Nungambakkam, Tamil Nadu, where a sub-inspector was booked under the POCSO Act for assaulting a nine-year-old, underscores the recurring problem of police misconduct.
The Road to Justice
As the DIG Bareilly Range investigation progresses, the victim’s family, backed by local groups, plans to escalate the matter to senior authorities. The girl, one of six siblings in a modest farming family, is receiving support through the One-Stop Centre, which offers medical, legal, and counseling services. However, the trauma of her ordeal—betrayal by family and violation by a law enforcement officer—casts a long shadow.
This case demands urgent accountability, not only for the accused sub-inspector but also for a system that allowed such a breach of trust. As Badayun awaits justice, the nation grapples with the question: If protectors become predators, who can the vulnerable turn to?