40 Minor Girls Discovered Locked in Toilet at Illegal Madrassa in Uttar Pradesh: Investigation Underway

Sep 25, 2025 10:56 pm CST

Authorities in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh discovered 40 frightened minor girls locked inside a toilet at an unregistered madrassa during an official inspection. The girls, aged 9-14, were found after officials received multiple complaints about the illegal institution operating in Pahalwara village. District officials have ordered the closure of the facility while investigating its operations over the past three years. No FIR has been filed yet as officials work to ensure all children have safely returned to their families.