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An incident of alleged religious discrimination has surfaced involving Shadab Khan, an air conditioner technician employed by a service company. According to Shadab, he was assigned a service request to repair an air conditioner at a customer's residence. He said that after reaching the location, he informed the customer about the service visit charges, to which the customer allegedly agreed before asking him to carry out the repair. Shadab alleged that after the repair work was completed, the customer asked for his name. Upon learning his identity, the customer allegedly threatened to implicate him in a false case and said, "You're a Mulla, aren't you? Get out of here. I didn't call you." Shadab recorded the exchange and later shared the video on his Instagram account. The authenticity of the video and the allegations could not be independently verified.
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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 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 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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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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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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Mohammad Faiz, manager of a Yamaha showroom in Bihar’s Darbhanga district, was allegedly beaten to death inside the showroom office on June 13. According to reports, Faiz was attacked by Sonu Paswan, a former employee, who allegedly hit him with an iron rod and repeatedly stabbed him with scissors, leaving him critically injured. CCTV footage reportedly captured the attack, which took place shortly after Faiz returned from Friday prayers. Police have arrested the accused and launched an investigation, with initial reports suggesting the incident may be linked to a workplace dispute and personal enmity after the accused’s dismissal. Faiz’s father denied that his son had any dispute with anyone and alleged that efforts were being made to suppress the case. He also expressed fear for his family’s safety, saying he worries for his other son if justice is not delivered.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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