Ahmedabad police have arrested a Muslim man in connection with the abduction and sexual exploitation of a Hindu girl. The accused, identified as Abdul Mubeen Hamid Khan Pathan, had kidnapped the victim 10 months ago and repeatedly assaulted her at various locations. Notably, Abdul Hamid Khan is HIV-AIDS positive.
The police apprehended both the accused and the Hindu girl from Madhya Pradesh. Investigations revealed that Abdul Mubeen had abducted the girl in March 2024. She had gone to attend a wedding at a place called Sagira Shahibaug on March 22, 2024, but mysteriously disappeared around 8 PM that night.
Her family searched for her but failed to locate her, prompting them to approach the police. Based on their complaint, an investigation was launched.
Even after three months of continuous investigation, the police were unable to gather any information about the girl. The case was then handed over to the Ahmedabad Crime Branch’s anti-human trafficking unit. Meanwhile, the Hindu girl’s family also approached the Gujarat High Court.
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch expanded its search beyond Gujarat to other states. In February 2025, investigators received a crucial lead indicating that the missing girl and the accused, Abdul, were in Bijori, Madhya Pradesh. Acting on this information, a police team reached the location, rescued the girl, and arrested Abdul.
According to a Times of India report, Abdul had kept the Hindu girl captive and even deprived her of food. He had rented the house with the help of his relatives. The police have now arrested Abdul and initiated further legal proceedings.
In a statement to OpIndia, Shahibaug police confirmed the operation, revealing that Abdul Pathan originally hails from Bareja, Ahmedabad. To evade arrest, he kept moving from city to city with the minor girl. Currently, efforts are underway to present him in court and secure his remand.
Previously Exploited Six Other Girls
Reports indicate that Abdul initially kept the girl in Ahmedabad. Later, acting on a lawyer’s advice, he moved her to various cities, including Surat, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Beed, Hyderabad, and Bilaspur. The police now plan to take action against the lawyer who advised him.
The police revealed that the accused was aware of his HIV-positive status, yet he had targeted six other girls in the past. Authorities are now working to trace all the victims, and once found, they will undergo medical examinations.
