Hindu girl physically assaulted by Muslim co-worker, who also threatens to kill her after Eid
Fatehganj West, Uttar Pradesh, India 
27 March, 2025
Case Summary
A Hindu woman named Shivani Gupta was physically assaulted and threatened by her Muslim co-worker, Tahjim. He attacked her and attempted to run an auto over her legs. He also threatened to shoot her after Eid. According to reports, Shivani Gupta was a resident of Fatehganj West and worked at AKC World Bajaj Auto Agency in Parsakheda. Tahjim, a mechanic at the same agency, became angry and misbehaved with Shivani when she asked him to complete an official task. Shivani recounted that during the altercation, Tahjim attempted to run an auto over her leg, causing her to fall and sustain injuries. Following this, he threatened to shoot her after Eid. Terrified by the incident, Shivani approached the Parsakheda police station to file a complaint, but her concerns were ignored. However, when CB Ganj Inspector Suresh Chandra Gautam learned about the case, he intervened, took action, and registered a case against Tahjim. The accused was subsequently arrested, and the police confirmed that a further investigation would be conducted.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
This case has been placed in the ‘Undecided’ database as the explicit religious motive remains unclear, despite certain elements suggesting a pattern of hostility. While Shivani Gupta, a Hindu woman, was physically assaulted and threatened with death by her Muslim co-worker Tahjim, the direct religious motive behind the attack has not been definitively established. However, the precedence of similar cases, where Hindu women have been subjected to violence, intimidation, and communal threats by Muslim perpetrators, raises serious concerns regarding possible religious targeting. The nature of the threats, particularly the mention of violence after Eid, introduces a communal undertone that cannot be ignored, but its intent remains uncertain without further investigation. Additionally, the initial reluctance of the police to act, until a senior officer intervened, points to systemic biases that often undermine Hindu victims seeking justice. Given these factors, the case is currently categorized as ‘Undecided’, pending further clarity on whether the assault was driven specifically by religious animosity or if it stemmed solely from a workplace dispute.
Victim Details
Total Victim
1
Deceased
0
Gender
- Male 0
- Female 1
- Third Gender 0
- Unknown 0
Caste
- SC/ST 0
- OBC 0
- General 1
- Unknown 0
Age Group
- Minor 0
- Adult 1
- Senior Citizen 0
- Unknown 0
Case Status
Arrested
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Muslim Extremists
Perpetrators Range
One Person
Perpetrators Gender
male
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