Nafis Chishti

Politician, Khadim of Ajmer Sharif Dargah

Indian Ajmer

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Khadim of Ajmer Sharif Dargah
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceAjmer

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Bio/Wiki

Other name(s)
  • Nafees Chishti
  • Nafees Chishtee
  • Nafis Chishty
Known forBeing one of the main accused and a convicted life prisoner in the 1992 Ajmer Rape and Blackmail Case

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Religion/Religious ViewsIslam

Family

SiblingsFarooq Chishti, Anwar Chishti

Career

Political PartyIndian Youth Congress
PositionVice President of Ajmer Indian National Congress

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Nafis Chishti, a former Indian politician, gained infamy in the 1992 Ajmer Rape & Blackmail Case.
2. In his youth, Nafis rose to Vice-President of the Indian Youth Congress in Ajmer.
3. A young girl named Gita was taken advantage of by Nafis and Farooq Chishti, who sexually assaulted her.
4. Nafis and Farooq lured girls by promising them positions in Congress and then exploiting them at gatherings.
5. The abuse of over 250 schoolgirls and college girls led to a public investigation.
6. The scandal was exposed when photos of the assaults were shared and became known to the public.
7. The scandal led to protests, a newspaper report, and an official investigation.
8. Many suspects were charged, tried, and convicted in the case.
9. Nafis Chishti evaded arrest until 2003 when caught disguising himself in a burqa.
10. A web series and movie titled 'Ajmer 92' were created to depict the scandal.
11. Nafis Chishti is a former Indian politician and Khadim of Ajmer Sharif Dargah who became infamous as one of the main convicts in the 1992 Ajmer Rape and Blackmail Case.
12. During his youth, he rose to the position of Vice-President of the Indian Youth Congress in Ajmer.
13. In 1990, he and his brother Farooq Chishti began grooming and sexually assaulting schoolgirls by posing as influential Congress party members who could help them join politics.
14. The victims, aged between 11 and 20, were lured under false pretenses and subsequently raped and blackmailed into silence or coerced into bringing other girls into their circle.
15. Over 100 to 250 schoolgirls and college girls were reportedly victimized during the 1990-1992 period.
16. The scandal was exposed by journalist Santosh Gupta from Dainik Navjyoti in 1992.
17. He was involved in other criminal activities including cricket betting and drug smuggling.
18. Eight accused were sentenced to life imprisonment in 1998.
19. Nafees Chishti remained absconding for years before being apprehended.
20. On 20 August 2024, Nafees Chishti along with five others—Naseem alias Tarzan, Salim Chishti, Iqbal Bhati, Sohail Gani, and Syed Zameer Hussain—were sentenced to life imprisonment by a POCSO court in Ajmer for their role in the 1992 rape and blackmail scandal. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on each convict. This sentencing came after a 32-year trial, with the accused having been absconding earlier.
21. Nafis Chishti, a former Indian politician and Khadim of Ajmer Sharif Dargah, became infamous as a main convict in the 1992 Ajmer Rape and Blackmail Case.
22. In his youth, he rose to the position of Vice-President of the Indian Youth Congress in Ajmer.
23. Between 1990 and 1992, he and his brother Farooq Chishti groomed and sexually assaulted over 100 to 250 schoolgirls and college girls (aged 11–20) by posing as influential Congress party members who could help them join politics.
24. The victims were lured under false pretenses, raped, and blackmailed into silence or coerced into bringing other girls into their circle using nude photographs.
25. The scandal was exposed in 1992 by journalist Santosh Gupta from Dainik Navjyoti after photos of the assaults were shared publicly.
26. The abuse led to public protests, newspaper reports, and an official investigation.
27. Eight accused were initially sentenced to life imprisonment in 1998, but were later acquitted by a higher court.
28. Nafis Chishti evaded arrest for years until 2003 when he was caught disguising himself in a burqa.
29. After being released from prison, he continued criminal activities including illegal gambling, cricket betting, and drug smuggling.
30. On 20 August 2024, Nafees Chishti (also known as Nafis Chishti) along with five others—Naseem alias Tarzan, Salim Chishti, Iqbal Bhati, Sohail Gani, and Syed Zameer Hussain—were sentenced to life imprisonment by a POCSO court in Ajmer for their role in the 1992 rape and blackmail scandal.
31. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on each convict, marking justice after a 32-year trial.
32. The convicts have not admitted to the crimes and their attorneys stated they intend to challenge the verdict in a higher court.
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