The BBC, which often likes to paint itself as a defender of human rights, showcased an unexpected compassion for the men sentencing their own girls to a tragic existence, instead of confronting the horrific practice that is not only accepted but has been part of a tradition for decades.
Ujer Khan Iqbal Khan reportedly downloaded videos from Ayan’s phone and shared them on social media. Police have produced him before court and are seeking custody to probe wider links and identify others involved.
In one of the videos, a boy wearing a skull cap is sitting on a bike is three girls are standing near him. He pulls the hand of one of the girls and kisses it.
Two minor Dalit girls were reportedly kidnapped and gang-raped in the Phulwari Sharif area of Bihar's capital Patna, one found dead and the other is injured