Seats for ‘Hindustanis not Pakistanis’: Young men humiliate elderly man in Delhi Metro

[boomboomcheema]

In a shocking incident, an elderly man was allegedly humiliated and denied a seat in Delhi metro, allegedly for his appearance. The senior citizen approached two young men sitting on the senior citizens’ seat and requested to vacate it but they turned him down. On asking again the young men said that the seats are for “Hindustanis not for Pakistanis like you”. The man was presumed as a Muslim “because he had a beard and no moustache”, a Facebook post describing the post read.

The incident reportedly occurred last week on Delhi’s violet line and was shared on social media by Kavita Krishnan, Secretary of the All India Progressive Women’s Association. Krishnan added in her post that finally a fellow passenger, Comrade Santosh Roy, intervened and came forward to help the old man. Krishnan introduces Roy as the National Secretary of AICCTU and a long-standing leader of the DTC Workers’ Unity Centre in the post.

According to the post, when Roy asked the racist men to apologise to the man, they denied and also held Roy by his collar and allegedly told him to “Go to Pakistan”.
Finally, the guards came into the compartment when the metro stopped at the Khan Market station and took the unruly men away. A complaint was lodged at the Pandara Road police station where they were taken.

“Two young men kept threatening ‘Hamare log aa rahe hain’ (Our supporters will come). The police offered to escort the elderly Muslim gentleman home, but he went home on his own,” the post added.

http://indianexpress.com/article/tr...delhi-metro-who-requested-for-a-seat-4626580/

 

[Slog]

idiots are there in every country

while its clear there is a rising problem of this sort in india but this isolated example can happen anywhere

 

[hafeezrocks]

Not surprising. " Go to Pakistan" taunts in a subtle way have been made plenty of times on PP too.

Some Bollywood actors who complained about the growing intolerance in India were also asked to go to Pakistan.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Two passengers squabbling in Delhi.. never heard that before. Thank you IndianEpress.

 

[Rafa]

Could be the tip of the iceberg, who knows how many Muslims in India go through the same humiliation on a daily basis.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Two young people not vacating a reserved seat, be it ladies or senior citizen.Happens every day in India.

 

[cricketjoshila]

The post is by Kavita Krishnan.Those who know who she is will know the credibility of this.

 

[boomboomcheema]

Lol @ Indians downplaying this incident. This incident was shared by a certain Head of a Woman Association in India and hence got the attention of various media houses. Maybe this is an ordinary incident or common occurrence in India, I don't know, standards are pretty low for something " common " in India.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Lol @ Indians downplaying this incident. This incident was shared by a certain Head of a Woman Association in India and hence got the attention of various media houses. Maybe this is an ordinary incident or common occurrence in India, I don't know, standards are pretty low for something " common " in India.

Maybe it happens all the time. Maybe it doesn't.

The ones to complain here are Indian Muslims and many of them have made it clear right here in PP that your concern or sympathy is the last thing they need.

 

[Madplayer]

Seems like Pakistan is the thekedaar of all Indians who dont agree with such goons. But why just Pakistan? Has Pakistan officially accepted to take in such people?

 

[Yossarian]

Maybe it happens all the time. Maybe it doesn't.

The ones to complain here are Indian Muslims and many of them have made it clear right here in PP that your concern or sympathy is the last thing they need.

Is that why so many of their fellow countrymen come here in order to give support and back it up by posts such as yours?

 

[troodon]

Seems like Pakistan is the thekedaar of all Indians who dont agree with such goons. But why just Pakistan? Has Pakistan officially accepted to take in such people?

Pakistan is the Thekedaar of entire Muslim Ummah.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Is that why so many of their fellow countrymen come here in order to give support and back it up by posts such as yours?

My support and the post you quote are two different things, aren't they? In case I am failing to see the connection, do elaborate.

 

[Syed1]

Why you guys want to send everyone here.. we are already troubled with overpopulation. Keep your people to yourself.

 

[czar]

If Pakistan won't come to the rescue of Ummah, who will?

 

[www787]

Usual suspect claim it is common in India, which is pathetic and sad, then try to diminish credibility of a reporter instead of condemning the act, which is sad, pathetic and dangerous to whole India.

 

[CricketCartoons]

Delhi used to be a muslim majority city till it became a mohajir dominated city post partition. Have experienced first hand the uncouth behavior of those virat kohli look alikes,
especially towards the elderly. [MENTION=137142]JaDed[/MENTION]

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Ok seriously what I don't understand is that why is this taunt aimed to include Pakistan ?? Like they could say Go to Bangladesh / Sri Lanka / Nepal.......or simply 'Get Out of the Country' or something along those lines.....

I mean in all my life I've never in my country heard anyone say Go to India..... Like what is wrong with Indian people ?? Why are you guys so obsessed with us ??? Get on with your lives

Jesus #smh

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

It's not so bad really. I don't know if you guys have heard of Rosa Parks, the black lady who refused to give up her seat to a white person in the USA in the 1950's and became a celebrity civil rights spokesperson.

So take heart Indians, you are only half a century or so behind the civilised world. #shiningindia #failedstate

p.s. the #failedstate hashtag refers to Pakistan before some Indian patriot questions how dare a Pakistani raise doubt on India's integrity.

 

[JaDed]

Delhi used to be a muslim majority city till it became a mohajir dominated city post partition. Have experienced first hand the uncouth behavior of those virat kohli look alikes,
especially towards the elderly. [MENTION=137142]JaDed[/MENTION]

We mohajirs don't travel in metro,we pollute the Delhi air yo!

 

[CricketCartoons]

We mohajirs don't travel in metro,we pollute the Delhi air yo!

And turn communists the moment they go online.

 

[JaDed]

And turn communists the moment they go online.

Yes we indulge in occasional hypocrisy,that's what gives us a unique characteristic.

 

[Poutine]

Maybe it happens all the time. Maybe it doesn't.

The ones to complain here are Indian Muslims and many of them have made it clear right here in PP that your concern or sympathy is the last thing they need.

Many? Isn't there like just one regular Indian Muslim poster here?

 

[PakLFC]

I bet he will be the first one chasing after a Bollywood Khan's autograph!! By the way there is no secret deal between Indian Muslims and Pakistanis where we are obliged to take them in so they can rest easy. They love India, we do Pakistan. We don't owe Indian Muslims anything at all.