Hindu deity Lord Ram denigrated by Muslim man on social media

Case Summary
In Guwahati, Assam, 20-year-old Ricky Khan, also known as Rekib Ali, was arrested by Changsari Police for posting derogatory comments about the Hindu deity Shri Ram on the social media platform X. The posts triggered widespread outrage online, raising concerns about communal harmony and religious sentiments in the region. Following the backlash, Khan was swiftly apprehended by the authorities. Kamrup Police confirmed his arrest, stating that legal action had been initiated against him. Further details regarding the investigation were not disclosed. A statement from Kamrup Police confirmed the arrest via social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stating: "The accused Rekib Ali alias Ricky Khan, who had posted an objectionable post on X, has been apprehended by Kamrup Police. Necessary legal action is being initiated against him."
Why it is Hate Crime ?
This case has been added to the tracker under the prime category of- Hate speech against Hindus. Under this, the sub-category selected 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. Lord Ram is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. He is considered an incarnation of Vishnu and embodies ideals of righteousness, virtue, and dharma. Depicting him inappropriately or disrespectfully is seen as a direct affront to his divine status and the deep reverence Hindus have for him. Despite being aware of these facts, the Muslim perpetrator purposely posted pictures of Lord Ram with some derogatory text. This was clearly done with the intent to mock the Hindu faith, underscoring the deep-rooted hatred towards Hinduism in the mind of the perpetrator. Given that the fundamental motivation behind this incident is contempt for the Hindu religion, this instance has been added to the tracker under the following category.

Case Status
Arrested

Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Muslim Extremists
Perpetrators Range
One Person
Perpetrators Gender
male