Karnataka shocker: Woman attacked in mosque after husband objects to her male friend visiting home

TNN / Updated: Apr 15, 2025, 12:12 IST

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In Davanagere, Channagiri police arrested Mohammad Niyaz, Mohammad Gauspeer, Chand Basha, Inayat Ullah, Dastagir, and Rasool TR for allegedly attacking Shabina Banu after a video of the assault went viral. The arrests followed Shabina Banu's complaint regarding the incident that occurred after her husband disapproved of a male friend visiting her relative. The investigation, led by CPI Ravish, is ongoing.

Karnataka shocker: Woman attacked in mosque after husband objects to her male friend visiting home

DAVANAGERE: The Channagiri police apprehended five individuals for allegedly attacking women, following a video of the incident going viral on social media.
The suspects were identified as Mohammad Niyaz, Mohammad Gauspeer, Chand Basha, Inayat Ullah, Dastagir, and Rasool TR, who reportedly carried out an assault on Shabina Banu, who is married to Jamil Ahmed.
Following Shabina Banu's formal complaint on April 11, 2025, the Channagiri police filed various charges. The investigation team was headed by CPI Ravish under senior police supervision.
The authorities swiftly arrested all suspects after gathering substantial evidence of their involvement. The investigation continues to progress.

Police reports indicate that Nasrin, a relative of Shabina, was staying at her residence on April 11. When Fayaz, a friend of Nasrin's, visited Shabina's house, her husband Jamil Ahmed disapproved and sent a letter to the mosque.
Subsequently, the accused summoned Shabina, Nasrin, and Fayaz to the mosque, where they attacked Shabina. After the assault video started making rounds on social media, police identified the location and the suspects, leading to their arrest on Sunday.
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Five individuals were arrested by Channagiri police for allegedly assaulting a woman, Shabina Banu, after a video of the incident went viral on social media.
The accused—Mohammad Niyaz, Mohammad Gauspeer, Chand Basha, Inayat Ullah, Dastagir, and Rasool TR—reportedly attacked Shabina at a mosque following a dispute involving her relative and a male visitor.
The assault occurred on April 11, 2025, prompting Shabina to file a formal complaint, after which the police swiftly gathered evidence and made the arrests under the supervision of CPI Ravish.
Police revealed that the attack was triggered after Shabina’s husband, Jamil Ahmed, sent a letter to the mosque objecting to Fayaz’s visit, which led the accused to summon and assault the victims.

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