Yusuf, who used to be the cleric in the Madarsa in the victim's village, allegedly kidnapped the minor girl and raped her multiple times in a guestroom of a mosque in Hyderabad.
Police have stated that tension spread in the area after social media circulations of a communal angle being involved in the case. Internet services have been suspended in 13 police districts.
The accused Maulvi had gone into hiding after his actions became public. However, the police were able to nab him by tracking his location through his phone.