Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Usha Thakur on Thursday demanded Sharia-like punishments for individuals allegedly involved in "love jihad" cases. Speaking to the media in Indore, Thakur stated that such criminals should have their “eyes gouged out and hands chopped off.”
“Sharia, the traditional Islamic law, has a provision for such harsh punishments for such criminals,” said the former state culture minister.
Talking to news agency, she further claimed that offenders in the alleged "love jihad" cases in Indore and Bhopal justify their actions under the guise of religious merit. “The criminals involved in the alleged love jihad cases in Indore and Bhopal very maliciously say they are doing 'sawab' (virtuous) work,” Thakur said.
She added, “If these people are openly violating the anti-love jihad law, then according to Sharia, their eyes should be gouged out and their hands should be chopped off. I think there is a provision for such strict punishment in Sharia for thieves, characterless people and criminals who spoil the lives of other people.”
Continuing her remarks, she warned of stringent action against those found guilty. “If such evil people are caught (by the police), they will not be spared. Their houses, property, and everything will be confiscated, and they will roam the road as beggars. Only then will they stop doing such demonic acts,” she said.
