3 more accused arrested by SIT in Gir Somnath conversion and rape case
Total 6 accused behind bars so far, shocking revelations in the investigation
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
2 November 2026, 8:55 pm · 2 min read
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The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the sensational conversion and rape case in Gir Somnath district has achieved a major success. According to a Sandesh report, 3 more accused have been apprehended by the SIT in this serious case, taking the total number of arrested accused to 6. The investigation into this entire matter is being conducted jointly by the local police and the SIT, under the guidance of DYSP M. F. Chaudhari.
During the investigation, the police have obtained extremely serious and shocking details. It has been revealed that 2 minor girls were victims of rape in this case. The investigation also revealed that these minor girls were taken to the Unava Dargah located in Mehsana district and were subjected to illegal and forced religious conversion. This incident has sparked widespread outrage in the entire region.
Clarity has also been provided regarding the roles of the accused in the police investigation. Talibhusen Sheikh and Huseinbhai Sheikh have been charged with the serious crime of raping the minor girls. Additionally, an accused named Nazimali Saiyad is accused of stalking the minor girls and repeatedly harassing them through phone calls. Legal action has been initiated against all these accused.
Considering the gravity of this case, the police have registered the crime under various sections. The sections of the POCSO Act and the Atrocity Act have also been included in this matter, which indicates the severity of the crime. The intensive investigation being conducted by the SIT is still working on several aspects. The police believe that other people involved in this case will also be arrested soon.
This incident has sparked intense discussion at the local level. With incidents like religious conversion and rape of minors coming to light, there is concern among the people regarding security and law and order. Under the leadership of DYSP M. F. Chaudhari, the SIT is collecting all evidence to reach the root of this case. The police have assured that strict action will be taken in this matter without any compromise. The possibility of more arrests in this case in the coming days cannot be ruled out. The investigation process is currently in full swing and the police are meticulously investigating all aspects of the matter.
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