Bhaag Viru Bhaag
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Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh — What began as a routine transport job turned into a scene of bloodshed and terror for Saleem Khan and his nephew Aqeel Ibrahim. The two were en route from Atrauli to a mandi (market) in Aligarh, transporting goods in a container truck, accompanied by two young laborers hired for assistance. None of them anticipated that their journey would end in violence and flames.
As they neared the outskirts of Aligarh, a mob of self-styled cow vigilantes intercepted their vehicle. Driven by rumors and emboldened by a climate of impunity, the group accused the men of transporting beef—a suspicion that has become a death sentence for many Muslims in northern India.
The crowd, allegedly linked to Hindutva outfits, surrounded the vehicle and began chanting incendiary slogans. They reportedly demanded ₹50,000 in exchange for allowing the men to pass. When Saleem and his companions refused to comply, the mob turned violent.
Eyewitnesses identified Ramkumar Arya and Arjun, alias “Bholu,” as leaders of the assault. Armed with iron rods, sticks, and batons, the attackers launched a brutal assault on the four men. They were beaten mercilessly, left bloodied and barely conscious by the roadside. Onlookers, some filming the violence and others too afraid to intervene, stood by as the attack escalated.
After the beatings, the mob allegedly looted the victims—stealing mobile phones and cash. In a final act of brutality, the assailants torched the container truck. The vehicle was engulfed in flames while police reportedly stood by, either overwhelmed or unwilling to intervene.
The victims were eventually rescued and taken to a local hospital, where they remain in serious condition.
In response to the attack, police registered a First Information Report (FIR) naming thirteen individuals, including Ramkumar Arya and Arjun alias Bholu, and identifying an additional 20–25 unknown persons. The accused are said to be residents of Harduaganj and surrounding areas in Aligarh.
Local police officials said the case was registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including Sections 191(2), 191(3), 190, 109, 308(5), 310(2), and 3(5). Superintendent of Police (Rural), Amrit Jain, stated that a police team had responded to the incident, rescued the victims, and rushed them to a hospital. “The meat has been seized and sent for laboratory testing. A case has been registered and a thorough investigation is underway,” Jain said in a video statement posted on X (formerly Twitter).
He further added that the transporter’s documentation, including permits related to cattle transport, was found to be in order at the time of inspection.
Despite the official response, many locals see the FIR as a perfunctory gesture. “FIRs are filed, some arrests may follow—but justice? Justice rarely comes,” said a local rights activist. “There’s a clear pattern—cow slaughter accusations are weaponized, and Muslims bear the brunt.”
Adding to the outrage is the near silence of civil society and national media. Apart from local protests and coverage by a few independent outlets, the incident has been largely ignored. No statements have been issued by major political parties, and prominent intellectuals known for advocating communal harmony have remained conspicuously silent.
muslimmirror.com
As they neared the outskirts of Aligarh, a mob of self-styled cow vigilantes intercepted their vehicle. Driven by rumors and emboldened by a climate of impunity, the group accused the men of transporting beef—a suspicion that has become a death sentence for many Muslims in northern India.
The crowd, allegedly linked to Hindutva outfits, surrounded the vehicle and began chanting incendiary slogans. They reportedly demanded ₹50,000 in exchange for allowing the men to pass. When Saleem and his companions refused to comply, the mob turned violent.
Eyewitnesses identified Ramkumar Arya and Arjun, alias “Bholu,” as leaders of the assault. Armed with iron rods, sticks, and batons, the attackers launched a brutal assault on the four men. They were beaten mercilessly, left bloodied and barely conscious by the roadside. Onlookers, some filming the violence and others too afraid to intervene, stood by as the attack escalated.
After the beatings, the mob allegedly looted the victims—stealing mobile phones and cash. In a final act of brutality, the assailants torched the container truck. The vehicle was engulfed in flames while police reportedly stood by, either overwhelmed or unwilling to intervene.
The victims were eventually rescued and taken to a local hospital, where they remain in serious condition.
In response to the attack, police registered a First Information Report (FIR) naming thirteen individuals, including Ramkumar Arya and Arjun alias Bholu, and identifying an additional 20–25 unknown persons. The accused are said to be residents of Harduaganj and surrounding areas in Aligarh.
Local police officials said the case was registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including Sections 191(2), 191(3), 190, 109, 308(5), 310(2), and 3(5). Superintendent of Police (Rural), Amrit Jain, stated that a police team had responded to the incident, rescued the victims, and rushed them to a hospital. “The meat has been seized and sent for laboratory testing. A case has been registered and a thorough investigation is underway,” Jain said in a video statement posted on X (formerly Twitter).
He further added that the transporter’s documentation, including permits related to cattle transport, was found to be in order at the time of inspection.
Despite the official response, many locals see the FIR as a perfunctory gesture. “FIRs are filed, some arrests may follow—but justice? Justice rarely comes,” said a local rights activist. “There’s a clear pattern—cow slaughter accusations are weaponized, and Muslims bear the brunt.”
Adding to the outrage is the near silence of civil society and national media. Apart from local protests and coverage by a few independent outlets, the incident has been largely ignored. No statements have been issued by major political parties, and prominent intellectuals known for advocating communal harmony have remained conspicuously silent.
Aligarh: Four Muslims Lynched in Broad Daylight on Suspicion of Carrying Cow Meat, FIR Registered
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh — What began as a routine transport job turned into a scene of bloodshed and terror for Saleem Khan and his nephew Aqeel Ibrahim. The two were en route from Atrauli to a mandi…
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