NYC religious leader allegedly sexually abused 10-year-old girls inside mosque
A 55-year-old religious leader, Tajul Islam, was arrested in Queens, New York, for allegedly sexually abusing multiple 10-year-old girls at the Masjid Bilal Queens Islamic Center in April 2026. He faces charges including sexual abuse, forcible touching, and unlawful dealing with a child, and pleaded not guilty during his arraignment. Authorities are urging potential additional victims or witnesses to come forward through NYPD hotlines.
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Metro NYC religious leader allegedly sexually abused 10-year-old girls inside mosque By Zoe Hussain Published May 1, 2026, 12:09 a.m. ET A religious leader of a Queens mosque was arrested for allegedly groping and molesting multiple young girls, according to authorities and reports. Tajul Islam, 55, was arrested on Monday by the Queens Child Abuse Squad on charges of sexual abuse, forcible touching, and unlawfully dealing with a child for multiple alleged disturbing incidents that occurred over a week in April, according to the NYPD. Tajul Islam, 55, was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing multiple girls at the Masjid Bilal Queens Islamic Center in Jamaica.
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