The death of a 35-year-old Muslim scholar has sparked concern after his body was found on railway tracks near Lal Phatak under the Cantt police station area of Bareilly.Police identified the deceased as Maulana Tausif Raza Mazhari, a resident of Thakurganj in Bihar. Officials said the body was discovered on the morning of April 27. Eyewitnesses told police that he fell from a moving train.
Authorities contacted Maulana’s family and local religious leaders. They confirmed that he had travelled to Bareilly to attend the Urs-e-Tajushsharia event held on April 24-25.
Police stated that no formal complaint has been filed so far. They added that the investigation is ongoing and it remains unclear whether any assault or robbery took place. The body has been sent for post mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
However, Muslims have raised serious concerns. All India Muslim Jamaat President Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi alleged that the Maulana was attacked by anti-social elements during his journey. He claimed that the attackers attempted a robbery and threw him from the train. He added that the Maulana had called his wife during the incident and described the assault. He said police officials have assured a fair and impartial probe.
The case has drawn attention to passenger safety and the need for clear findings. Families and community members are seeking accountability as the investigation progresses.