A video going viral shows a Muslim man getting badly beaten inside a Bhopal courtroom for trying to marry a Hindu woman. In the video, two men are seen attacking him while he cries in pain. This incident has led to anger and worries about religious tensions. The police are said to be looking into the matter.
Bhopal: A man reportedly assaulted by members of a right-wing organization at a district court in Bhopal after he arrived with a woman of a different faith whom he intended to marry. A viral video of the incident allegedly shows the man, a Muslim, being beaten by two individuals while he is in visible distress.
Police have initiated an investigation and are working to verify the video’s authenticity. According to reports, the victim, who resides in Narsinghpur, came to Bhopal to marry a Hindu woman from Pipariya and intended to meet a lawyer to notarize their documents.
MP Nagar police station inspector Jai Hind Sharma, said ,
“The victim had come to the district court with a Hindu woman. We have called their families for discussions,”
Assistant Commissioner of Police Akshay Chaudhary added that the man is undergoing a medical examination and that an investigation into the assault is ongoing.
He stated,
“We will take appropriate action against those involved,”
The right-wing organization claimed a “love jihad” conspiracy was at play.
President of the Sanskriti Bachao Manch, Chandrashekhar Tiwari, said,
“He brought the woman after trapping her. When we received information from the lawyers, we intervened,”
The organization has also called for strict action against the victim.
“Love Jihad” is a term often used in India to claim that Muslim men trick Hindu women into marriage to make them convert to Islam. However, there is no official proof of such a plan, and many people say this idea spreads hatred between communities.
Laws and Society
- Some Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttarakhand have made laws to control interfaith marriages. These laws require approval before marriage and punish forced or fake conversions.
- The Supreme Court of India has said that adults have the right to choose their partners and follow any religion they want.
Arguments and Disputes
- Many people believe Love Jihad is just a way to create religious tensions and control who people marry. This has led to problems for interfaith couples.
- Police and agencies like the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have not found any proof of a planned Love Jihad conspiracy.
- Some supporters of the term say it helps protect Hindu women from being forced or tricked into conversion.
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