Hindu food vendor abused, assaulted with rod, threatened with pistol by Muslim man
Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India 
21 December, 2024
Case Summary
In Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, a Hindu fast-food hawker named Bhupendra was brutally assaulted by a group of men, including Abdul, Pappu, and two unidentified individuals. The victim, a resident of Kesarpur village under the Bhuta Bareilly police station area, suffered serious injuries during the attack. Bhupendra stated in his complaint that the incident occurred around 3 p.m. while he was on his way to the market with his chowmein cart. Without provocation, Abdul, son of Shamshuddin, began hurling abuses at him. When Bhupendra objected, Abdul overturned his cart. This triggered a violent assault, with Abdul, Pappu, and their accomplices physically attacking him. Abdul struck Bhupendra with a rod on his head, inflicting significant injuries. The attackers also threatened him with a pistol and warned him of dire consequences if he reported the matter. According to Bhupendra, neighbours witnessed the attack and intervened, preventing further harm. However, the victim demanded strict action against the accused, emphasising the unprovoked nature of the assault and the damage caused to his livelihood. The Bareilly Police confirmed the registration of a case under relevant sections of the IPC.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
There is a precedent for Hindus being targeted for their religious identity in unprovoked attacks, where the primary motive is hostility toward the community. Such attacks aim to intimidate, instil fear, and disrupt the unity of Hindus. However, in the case of Bhupendra, there are no clear details on why the Muslim perpetrator targeted him. The victim, Bhupendra, implied that the attack on him might have been due to his Hindu identity, but this was not explicitly stated, leading to ambiguity regarding the motive. Therefore, the case is categorised as "undecided" for now. If more information emerges clarifying the religious motivation, it will be added to the hate crime database.
Victim Details
Total Victim
1
Deceased
0
Gender
- Male 1
- Female 0
- Third Gender 0
- Unknown 0
Caste
- SC/ST 0
- OBC 0
- General 0
- Unknown 1
Age Group
- Minor 0
- Adult 1
- Senior Citizen 0
- Unknown 0
Case Status
Complaint registered
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Muslim Extremists
Perpetrators Range
One Person
Perpetrators Gender
male
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