Raza Academy Condemns Rajasthan and West Bengal Rape Cases, Demands Death Penalty for Convicted Offenders

Raza Academy Condemns Rape Incidents in Rajasthan and Bengal; Demands Capital Punishment for Culprits

MUMBAI: Raza Academy, a prominent socio-religious organization, has strongly condemned the recent horrific incidents of sexual assault and violence reported from Rajasthan and West Bengal.

Addressing an emergency meeting of Islamic scholars (Ulema of Ahle Sunnat) at the academy’s headquarters, Raza Academy chief Alhaj Muhammad Saeed Noori demanded capital punishment for the perpetrators and urged the government to enact stringent legislation to curb such heinous crimes.

Demands for Capital Punishment and Strict Laws

Mr. Noori expressed deep anguish over the rising tide of violence against women, stating that immediate and exemplary punishment is necessary to restore the fear of the law.

“The perpetrators of such brutal crimes deserve nothing less than the death penalty. The government must formulate the strictest possible laws against rape to ensure a decisive deterrent in society,” In an Exclusive Conversation with ‘Salaam People ‘Noori stated.

He further noted that under Islamic jurisprudence, severe exemplary punishments are prescribed for such heinous offenses to maintain peace, order, and safety within society, preventing anyone from daring to commit such crimes.

Judicial Delays Fueling Crime

During the meeting, the participating scholars highlighted specific cases, including the recent brutal assault of a minor girl in Rajasthan, terms which they described as an act of absolute barbarism.

The scholars drew parallels to historic cases that shook the nation, asserting that delayed justice in high-profile cases—such as the Nirbhaya case in Delhi and the Asifa case in Kashmir—acts as a significant factor behind the lack of deterrence and the subsequent rise in such crimes.

To build a safe and moral society, the council emphasized that the government, the judiciary, and citizens must collectively fulfill their respective responsibilities.

Call for Unbiased Justice

Prominent scholar Maulana Eijaz Ahmed Kashmiri addressed the gathering, emphasizing that justice must remain blind to the social status or political influence of the accused.

• Focus on Crime, Not Status: “Justice should look solely at the gravity of the crime, not the status, wealth, or influence of the criminal,” Maulana Kashmiri stated.

• Risk of Impunity: He warned that shielding influential individuals from legal consequences only emboldens criminal elements, leading to widespread lawlessness and unrest in society.

Key Attendees

The high-level meeting concluded with a collective resolution demanding swift legislative and judicial action. The session saw attendance from several prominent religious leaders and community figures, including:

• Muhammad Arif Rizvi (Secretary, Raza Academy)

• Maulana Amanullah Raza (Khatib, Quba Mosque)

• Maulana Tufailur Rahman Noori

• Maulana Muhammad Arif (Sunni Badi Mosque)

• Maulana Qamar Raza Ashrafi

• Barkat Ahmed Ashrafi

• Maulana Muhammad Abbas Rizvi

• Muhammad Nazim Khan alongside several other notable Ulema.