40 Minor Girls Found Confined in Unauthorized Madrassa Toilet During Inspection in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich

Sep 26, 2025 04:07 pm CST

Authorities in Bahraich, UP discovered 40 minor girls aged 9-14 locked inside a toilet during an inspection of an unregistered madrassa operating illegally for three years. Officials have ordered the facility closed while investigating the incident, though no formal complaints have been filed. The case highlights ongoing concerns about unauthorized religious educational institutions in the region.