Reward for apprehending Anwar Qadri increased to INR 40,000 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh
In the heart of Madhya Pradesh, the Indore city police have escalated their search for absconding Congress corporator Anwar Qadri, who has been missing for over a month, in connection with an alleged love-jihad funding case[1]. The bounty on Qadri's arrest has been increased to ₹40,000[1].
The investigation, which began with scrutinizing Qadri’s finances, assets, and contacts, has now taken a more serious turn as the police are raiding possible hideouts and checking suspicious transactions worth lakhs[1]. It is suspected that Qadri's fish farming business may be a cover for these activities[1].
Notices ordering Qadri to appear in court by September 8 have been posted at his home and other locations, warning of further legal action if he fails to appear[1]. The case has gained significant attention, with BJP corporator Manish Sharma 'Mama' offering a private reward of Rs 2 lakh for information leading to Qadri’s whereabouts[1]. Sharma considers the case a threat to social harmony and urges people to share leads that could expose a bigger network[1].
The Mayor of Indore, Pushyamitra Bhargav, has called for agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Income Tax Department to join the investigation, suggesting the case may involve a larger international funding network[1]. As the probe deepens, more names are expected to emerge[1].
Qadri's daughter, Ayesha Qadri, a law student, was arrested for allegedly assisting her father in evading police[2]. Two youths arrested earlier reportedly confessed that Qadri funded them to befriend women from different communities as a means to facilitate religious conversions[2]. Qadri faces 18 criminal cases including attempt to murder and illegal arms possession[2].
The police have appealed to the public for help in the case, assuring anonymous protection for anyone providing credible information[1]. The Additional DCP (crime) Rajesh Dandotiya confirmed that the Additional CP (law and order) Amit Singh has increased the bounty amount on Qadri's arrest[1]. The investigation is ongoing, with the city police determined to bring Qadri to justice.
- The alleged love-jihad funding case in Indore, India, has attracted the attention of various departments, with the Mayor of Indore calling for the Enforcement Directorate and the Income Tax Department to join the investigation, as it is suspected that the case may involve a larger international funding network.
- The investigation into the missing Congress corporator Anwar Qadri has taken a serious turn, with the police raiding possible hideouts and checking suspicious business transactions worth lakhs, as it is believed that Qadri's fish farming business might be a cover for criminal activities.
- The case has gained significance not only in local politics but also in general news and crime-and-justice sectors, with BJP corporator Manish Sharma offering a private reward of Rs 2 lakh for information leading to Qadri’s whereabouts and the police appealing to the public for help, assuring anonymous protection for anyone providing credible information.
