Police in Srinagar have registered a rape case against Sheikh Ghulam Rasool, alias “Hami,” chairman of Karwaan-e-Islami, following allegations made by a woman who accused him of sexual assault and other offenses.
According to police sources, an FIR (No. 78/2026) has been lodged at Parimpora Police Station under Sections 376 and 354 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case was registered after a woman filed a complaint alleging that the cleric raped her and outraged her modesty.
The complainant alleged that the accused physically assaulted and raped her in 2022 at HMT, Srinagar. She further claimed that he (Hami) subsequently contacted her on multiple occasions and pressured her to visit his residence, where she was allegedly subjected to acts against her will.
In her complaint, the woman stated that fear, social pressure and prevailing circumstances prevented her from approaching authorities immediately. She said she later informed her husband about the alleged incidents but claimed he discouraged her from making the matter public due to concerns about social stigma.
The complainant also alleged that her husband may have had links with the accused and requested authorities to investigate the matter. Additionally, she claimed that her husband took or concealed her Nikah Nama without her consent and sought an inquiry into the allegation.
The woman stated that the alleged incidents caused her physical pain, mental trauma and emotional distress. She requested legal action against the accused in accordance with the law.
Police sources said the investigation has been initiated and statements of the complainant and other relevant witnesses are being recorded.
Further legal proceedings will be carried out based on the findings of the investigation.
