Objectionable remarks against Hindu deities posted on Instagram by Muslim man
Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, India 
28 May, 2025
Case Summary
In the Ahar police station area of Bulandshahr, a Muslim man named Irfan posted objectionable remarks against Hindu deities. Vipin Kumar, a resident of Hasanpur Bangar, filed the complaint. In the complaint, he stated that the Instagram ID 'Mantri Keyboard Irfan' has made objectionable remarks against Hindu deities. According to the complainant, this ID belongs to Irfan, son of Salauddin, a resident of Ahar. Vipin Kumar stated that such posts have hurt the sentiments of the Hindu community. He also attached a video and screenshots of the controversial post along with his complaint. Station in-charge Anu Pratap assured that action will be taken in the matter. He stated that the complaint will be investigated, and necessary legal steps will be taken. He also appealed to the youth to refrain from making posts on social media that could disturb social harmony. He warned that strict action will be taken against those found involved in such activities.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
This case has been added to the tracker un the primary category of - Hate speech against Hindus. The sub-category selected here is - Anti-Hindu slurs, mocking faith. Anti-Hindu slurs and the deliberate mocking of the Hindu faith owing to religious animosity involve the usage of derogatory terms, stereotypes, or offensive references to religious practices, symbols, or figures. One of the common anti-Hindu slurs used against Hindus is “cow-worshipper” and “cow piss drinker”. The intention of using this term is to demean and mock Hindus as a group and their religious beliefs since Hindus consider the cow holy. Additionally, some symbols and the slurs attached to them have a historical context that exacerbates the insult, hate, stereotyping, dehumanisation and oppression against Hindus. Cow worship has been used for centuries to denigrate Hindus, insult their faith and oppress Hindus specifically as a religious group. There has been overwhelming documentation about how cow slaughter has been used to persecute Hindus with cow meat being thrown in temples and places of worship. There has also been overwhelming documentation where cow meat (beef) has been force-fed to Hindus to either forcefully convert them to Islam or denigrate their faith. Apart from cow worship, the Swastika – which holds deep religious significance for the Hindus – has also been misinterpreted and distorted to use as a slur against Hindus. Similarly, the worship of the Shivling has been used by supremacist ideologies and religions to denigrate Hindus owing to religious animosity. Such slurs and denigration stem out of inherent animosity and hate towards Hindus and their faith, therefore, it is categorised as hate speech targeted at Hindus specifically owing to their religious identity. Hindu deities are an integral and sacred part of the Hindu religion. Any attempt to mock or desecrate them is not merely an expression of individual opinion, it is an act of deep religious insult. In this case, Irfan, a Muslim man, made objectionable remarks about Hindu gods and goddesses. This was not a random or misguided act, but a calculated and ideologically rooted expression of religious hatred. In Islamic theology, idol worship, referred to as Shirk, is regarded as the gravest sin. The Quran strictly condemns it, and Islamic teachings emphasise the complete rejection of any practice associated with idol worship. Muslims are taught from a young age that idolatry is an unforgivable sin. While this belief is central to Islamic faith, it has also led, historically and in contemporary times, to intolerance and hostility towards idol-worshipping religions, especially Hinduism. When individuals like Irfan publicly mock Hindu deities, it reflects more than personal disrespect—it is often the manifestation of deep-seated theological contempt against Hindu practices, stemming from the Islamic doctrinal view that idol worship is impure and offensive. Such actions target the identity, beliefs, and dignity of Hindus. Mockery of deities is a deliberate attack on the religious sentiments of the Hindus that stem from the intrinsic animosity against the religion. This is why this incident warrants inclusion in the Hinduphobia Tracker. Disclaimer: It is important to clarify that the report does not specify the exact date when the perpetrator posted objectionable posts against Hindu deities on Instagram. Therefore, for documentation purposes, we have recorded the date based on when the incident was reported in the media.
Case Status
Complaint filed
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Muslim Extremists
Perpetrators Range
One Person
Perpetrators Gender
male
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