Hindu extremists brutally assault Muslim buffalo trader in BJP-ruled UP

‘This is how Muslims are treated in Modi’s India,’ social media users say

Lucknow : In yet another instance of violence against Muslims in Modi’s India, Hindu extremists brutally assaulted and humiliated a Muslim buffalo trader in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh state.

According to Kashmir Media Service, the incident took place at Jamdura in the Karari police station area of Kaushambi district. The victim, identified as Afshar Ali, was returning home from his in-laws’ house when a group of Hindus stopped him on the way and questioned him about his earnings. The attackers taunted him, saying, “You earn so much; can’t you even buy us some liquor?” When Ali refused to give them money, the situation escalated.

The attackers severely assaulted Afshar Ali, beat him mercilessly and fled after snatching more than Rs 4,500 from his pocket. He lodged a complaint at Karari police station. However, according to Indian media reports, police did not take immediate action on his complaint.