Bareilly Horror: Elderly Man Beaten, Forced to Chant Religious Slogans
A viral video shows an elderly man being assaulted and forced to chant religious slogans in Bareilly. Read more about the incident and police action.
A shocking incident of hate and violence has come to light in Bareilly, where an elderly man was allegedly assaulted and coerced into chanting religious slogans by a group of youths. The harrowing encounter, which took place late at night in front of the Bareilly Municipal Corporation gate, has sparked widespread outrage after a video of the incident went viral on social media.
The Night of Terror
The victim, identified as Haji Pappu, was reportedly intercepted by a group of young men. According to allegations, the attackers did not stop at verbal harassment; they physically assaulted the elderly man, pulling his beard and pushing him. In a cruel attempt to humiliate him, the group allegedly compelled him to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'.
A Brave Intervention Ends in Violence
The situation escalated further when a passerby, Rinku Yadav, witnessed the harassment and attempted to intervene. In an effort to protect Haji Pappu and stop the assault, Yadav stepped in, but he soon became a target himself. The group of youths turned their aggression toward him, leaving both the elderly man and the intervener with injuries.
Political Outrage and Police Action
As news of the attack spread, political tensions flared. Nadeem Qureshi, the state general secretary of AIMIM, arrived at the Kotwali police station late at night with a large number of party workers to protest the incident.
Qureshi demanded immediate justice, specifically urging the police to:
- Conduct a thorough medical examination for the injured Rinku Yadav.
- Initiate strict legal proceedings against all the perpetrators involved in the assault.
The atmosphere at the police station remained tense as supporters expressed their anger over the targeted violence against the elderly man.
Investigation Underway
The viral video has become a central piece of evidence, purportedly capturing the exact moment the youths stopped Haji Pappu, forced him to repeat the slogans, and the subsequent clash that occurred when Rinku Yadav tried to help.
Local police have confirmed that an investigation has been launched. Authorities are currently reviewing the footage and gathering evidence to identify the accused. While the probe is active, official statements regarding the arrests or the specific legal sections being applied are still pending.