Uttarakhand: A young Muslim man named Sahil, who works at a local salon, was reportedly assaulted and paraded by a group of individuals chanting religious slogans in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. The incident occurred following allegations that Sahil had molested and threatened a Hindu girl.Witnesses reported that a mob gathered after accusations surfaced, proceeding to beat and publicly parade Sahil through the streets. Religious slogans were chanted by the group as they led him to the police station, where they handed him over to authorities for further investigation.#Rishikesh, Uttarakhand: Muslim youth Sahil was beaten and paraded on streets by hindutva mob amid religious slogans in Rishikesh, UK, on charges of molesting and threatening a Hindu girl.Sahil who works at a salon was later handed over to police. pic.twitter.com/stIl9S8wvE— Saba Khan (@ItsKhan_Saba) November 10, 2024Local police confirmed they took custody of Sahil after he was presented by the group, and they have launched an inquiry into both the allegations against him and the circumstances of his public treatment by the mob.This incident has sparked concerns among residents, with some urging for careful investigation into the allegations and a thorough examination of the events leading up to Sahils public humiliation. The police have assured that they are committed to ensuring justice is served without bias, appealing to the public to avoid actions that could lead to unnecessary tensions in the community.
