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In Tejaji Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, a man transporting cattle in a truck was allegedly assaulted and humiliated by members associated with Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal on May 20. According to reports circulating online, the group allegedly stopped the vehicle, assaulted the driver, and forced him to strip and dance publicly. The incident has sparked outrage on social media. The individuals leading the group were identified in reports as Aashish Thakur and Akash Thakur.
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In Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, a 14-year-old Muslim girl was kidnapped from a madrasa and raped by a man named Deepu. He lured her by saying her mother was calling, then held her captive, drugged her, and assaulted her. The accused also applied sindoor and put payal on her as part of the crime. Police rescued the girl in an unconscious state, arrested Deepu, but are still searching for his brother Sanjeev and friend Dhiraj.
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In Mumbai, a Muslim woman claimed that authorities demolished only her house while leaving nearby structures untouched during a local demolition drive. She named official Pratiksha Mate, accusing her of selective enforcement. The woman warned, “I will stay here, I will die here, and she will be responsible. If anything happens to my family, she will be responsible.”
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In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, officials reportedly arrived with a bulldozer to carry out demolition action at the house of AIMIM leader Mateen Patel. Videos circulating online showed members of Patel’s family welcoming the officials with flower garlands as they arrived for the operation. According to those present, family members sarcastically told the officials, “You’ve come to do such splendid work.”
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In Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, Muslims protested after a video surfaced showing a Muslim youth being beaten by Bajrang Dal activists over alleged "love jihad." The youth was publicly humiliated, and reportedly objectionable remarks were made against Allah during the attack. Protesters submitted video evidence and names of attackers to the Commissioner's office, demanding strict action. Police have filed an FIR against unidentified persons and are investigating.
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In Juhapura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the death of a 70-year-old man identified as Zaheer Shaikh after being taken into police custody has triggered serious allegations and protests. According to reports and claims made by family members and activists, Zaheer Shaikh had been arrested in connection with a case involving alleged possession of beef. Videos related to the police action against some accused in the case had circulated widely on social media earlier. Family members and local groups have alleged that Zaheer was subjected to custodial violence, including physical assault, and claimed he named certain police personnel before his death while undergoing treatment at SVP Hospital in Ahmedabad. Members of Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), including Gujarat leaders and local cadres, visited the family and demanded action against the police personnel allegedly involved. The party described the incident as a custodial death and called for justice for the victim’s family.
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In Narendra Nagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, on December 3, Bajrang Dal members, backed by the police, harassed a Muslim woman for offering Friday namaz at her home. They threatened her, saying they would read Hanuman Chalisa at her house the following Friday if the namaz continued.
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In PES University, Bengaluru, a professor allegedly verbally abused a Muslim student named Affan in class. Dr. Muralidhar Deshpande reportedly called him a "terrorist" 13 times and said, "Iran war happened because of people like you," "Trump will take you away," and "You are idiots, you will go to hell." These remarks were made in front of around 60 students, creating a humiliating environment. CCTV footage that could have been evidence was allegedly deleted, raising concerns about accountability. Some students who supported Affan were reportedly suspended for "talking during class." The professor later apologized to the college but not directly to Affan, while the department head allegedly pressured him further.
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On Independence Day in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district, Kumbharwada School staged a play where students dressed in burqas were shown as terrorists. The act included a song about Kashmir and an audio clip mentioning killings in Pahalgam. After the video went viral, people expressed anger, calling it an attempt to spread Islamophobia and disturb communal harmony.
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Thousands of Muslim families in Ahmedabad’s Chandola Talab are losing their homes as authorities demolish over 7,000 houses. Many people are left homeless and have no proper place to stay. Local Muslim groups say this demolition is unfair and want help for the displaced families.
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Members of Indian People in Solidarity with Palestine (IPSP) held a flash protest outside a McDonald’s outlet in Delhi’s Janpath on April 3. The protest was part of the global BDS campaign, urging people to boycott brands like McDonald’s and Coca-Cola. Activists raised slogans, distributed pamphlets, and spoke about corporate links to the Israel-Palestine conflict. They said the campaign is about human rights and standing in solidarity with Palestinians.
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Maulana Mahmood Madani of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind said it is important to stand against injustice, even in difficult situations. He urged people across India to join the Sadbhavna Manch and support the fight against oppression, regardless of consequences. Madani said that the majority of people in India are peace-loving and can build friendships across communities. He added that society must stand with the oppressed and work to stop those who engage in injustice.
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A mosque in Tikri Brahmin village, Palwal, Haryana, was set ablaze in the early hours of March 11 when unidentified individuals broke a window and poured petrol inside while the Imam and three worshippers were asleep during Itikaf, the spiritual seclusion observed in Ramadan's final ten days, with the fire narrowly contained before causing casualties. A local told The Observer Post that the village has a history of communal tension, with a previous riot and a 2025 attempt to incite another by levelling false religious conversion charges at the mosque, resulting in several Muslims being imprisoned, while a case has now been registered against named accused Ramroop and others, with multiple police teams deployed in the area.
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Muslims from Vatva, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, have accused extremists of pelting stones at people heading for Taraweeh prayers. They also alleged that some individuals forced Muslims to recite slogans at knife-point. The victims have filed a complaint at the local police station regarding the incident.
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A 28-year-old Muslim truck driver, Aamir, was killed in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi, with his family alleging that Bajrang Dal-linked cow vigilantes shot him dead. The sole breadwinner from Haryana's Palla village, he leaves behind a four-month-pregnant wife, a young daughter, and a sister whose wedding was planned after Eid. His family says he was targeted simply for being Muslim and later labelled a cow smuggler to justify the attack. Police initially denied any gunshot, attributing his injuries to stone-pelting, while the family insists he was shot in the head without warning. An FIR has been registered against unidentified persons and Bajrang Dal members, but no arrests had been made at the time of reporting. His grandfather Nasru described it as a recurring pattern. "Kill a Muslim and label him a cow smuggler, it's easy for them to get away," he said. He painted a bleak picture of daily life for Muslims in the region: "You sit down, they beat you. You stand, they beat you. If you buy meat, they say it's beef, then they beat you. That's how it is." He warned that more such incidents would follow if those responsible were not held accountable.
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