A Muslim man, 50, was detained in Kanpur for using a false identity to lure a Hindu woman from Bihar. The accused has been identified as Shahenshah Alam. The girl from Motihari district was purportedly befriended by the Muslim man on Facebook. On his social media account, the man posted a different photo along with his name, Sachin Sharma.
A few months ago, the girl met the man who had promised to marry her and find work for her in Kanpur. The Bihar girl accused the 50-year-old in her lawsuit of luring her by hiding his religious affiliation. The girl stated that Alam had invited her to meet him at a hotel in the Copperganj neighbourhood of Kanpur. As soon as he entered the hotel room, the man in a mask turned off the light and attempted to molest the girl.
The girl was startled to discover a 50-year-old man standing in front of him when she turned on the lights.
The hotel personnel promptly alerted the police after the girl raised the alarm. Workers from the Bajrang Dal also went to the hotel and demanded strict action against the accused.
According to ACP TB Singh, Shahenshah Alam was a bike technician.
Further investigation is underway.