New Delhi :On May 24, a disturbing incident unfolded in Aligarh where four Muslim youths were brutally attacked by a mob of self-proclaimed cow vigilantes. The horrifying video of this incident went viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage and condemnation. The mob violence, marked by merciless brutality, occurred in full public view, yet the police present at the scene reportedly did not intervene. Now, a week later, a fact-finding report has been released that raises serious concerns over police inaction, reported the Dawat News.
The International Democratic Rights Foundation (IDRF) released a revealing report in New Delhi regarding the collective assault on the four Muslim youths. The report was unveiled by prominent figures including John Dayal, General Secretary of the All India Christian Council; Prof. Rakesh Rafiq; senior journalist Prashant Tandon; and Dr. Shujaat Ali Qadri, Chairman of the Muslim Students Organization of India (MSO).
According to Dr. Faizul Hasan, Director of IDRF, the incident was not just a criminal act but part of a well-orchestrated communal conspiracy. He stated that under the guise of cow protection and extortion, Muslim youths were deliberately targeted and nearly lynched. Hasan emphasized that individuals linked to certain Hindu organizations were involved in this premeditated plan aimed at disturbing communal harmony and promoting religious polarization in the city.
Dr. Hasan further pointed out that while only four individuals have been arrested so far, the main culprits are still at large. The report also questioned the evident double standards in the law enforcement response and the leniency shown towards the real perpetrators.
- The IDRF has demanded the following:
- A high-level judicial inquiry into the incident,
- Immediate arrest of all accused,
- Compensation and protection for the victims,
- Strict action against organizations inciting communal violence.
This incident has once again brought into focus the deteriorating state of law and order, the growing impunity of right-wing mobs, and the failure of the police system to protect minority communities.
