Mystery Intensifies Over Maulana's Death In Bareilly; Police Call It Accident, Family Alleges Murder

A controversy erupted over Maulana Tausif's death in UP's Bareilly. Police said it was an accident, while the family has alleged murder.

Police in Bareilly handed over the body to the family after a postmortem examination.

Source : भीम मनोहर, रिपोर्टर

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• Cleric's death near railway track sparks controversy.
• Police suggest accidental fall, possibly due to illness.
• Family alleges assault and being pushed from train.
• Religious body demands impartial probe into the incident.

The death of a cleric in Bareilly has triggered a controversy, with conflicting claims emerging over whether it was an accident or a case of foul play.

According to police, the body of Maulana Tausif Raza, a resident of Kishanganj in Bihar, was found near a railway track around 7:25 am on April 27. Preliminary findings suggested the possibility of an accidental fall.

Police Cite Accident, Illness Angle

Officials said Tausif may have been standing near the train door and possibly fell after a sudden illness.

After completing legal formalities, the body was handed over to the family following a post-mortem. Police maintained that the case initially appeared to be an accident.

Family Alleges Assault, Raises Doubts

However, the deceased’s family has disputed the police’s version, alleging that Tausif was assaulted and pushed off the train.

His wife, Tabassum, claimed that he made a video call during the incident and told her he was being attacked. She alleged that she saw him being beaten and urged him to seek help from co-passengers.

Religious Body Demands Probe

Maulana Shahabuddin, National President of the All India Jamaat, also questioned the police’s findings.

He alleged that Tausif had travelled to Bareilly for a religious programme and was robbed and assaulted while returning. He said, "an impartial investigation should be done in this matter," questioning the accident theory.

Police Open To Further Action

Responding to the allegations, Superintendent of Police (City) Manush Parik said all procedures were followed after the body was recovered.

He stated that while the case initially appeared accidental, new claims by the family are being taken into account. Police have assured action in accordance with the law if a formal complaint is filed.

With differing versions from police and the family, the case has drawn attention from social and political groups demanding a fair probe.

Authorities said further investigation will depend on fresh evidence and formal complaints, even as the circumstances surrounding the cleric’s death remain unclear.