Acquittal and Conviction in High-Profile Ayodhya Case: A DNA Twist

In a high-profile Ayodhya case, the POCSO court acquitted Samajwadi Party leader Moeed Khan while convicting his domestic help, Raju, for the gangrape of a 12-year-old girl. DNA evidence linked Raju to the crime, while Moeed's results were negative, leading to significant political and legal repercussions.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Ayodhya | Updated: 28-01-2026 21:28 IST | Created: 28-01-2026 21:28 IST
Acquittal and Conviction in High-Profile Ayodhya Case: A DNA Twist
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In a landmark judgment, a POCSO court in Ayodhya acquitted Samajwadi Party leader Moeed Khan, while finding his domestic help guilty in a harrowing 2024 gangrape case.

The court's decision came after a DNA test linked Raju to the crime, contradicting earlier allegations against Moeed Khan. The case gained significant attention when the 12-year-old victim was found pregnant, sparking political outrage.

The special judge, Nirupama Vikram, delivered the verdict, leading to the destruction of Moeed Khan's properties by local authorities, a political move criticized by several parties. The court is expected to announce Raju's sentence on Thursday.

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