Islamic terrorist threatens to attack Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
India 
14 January, 2025
Case Summary
Farhatullah Gori threatened to destabilize India by radicalizing young Muslims over the Babri issue, using online platforms to recruit extremists. Operating from Pakistan under ISI protection, Gori, a key figure behind past attacks like the Akshardham Temple and Rameshwaram Café bombings, urged violence against India. He specifically targeted Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and called for the destruction of the Ram Temple, declaring that terrorism was essential for change. A Pakistani-run website launched on December 3, 2024, promoted jihad to rebuild the Babri Mosque. The site disseminated propaganda videos, including messages from Gori advocating attacks on Indian infrastructure. It also glorified past terrorists and instructed militants in bomb-making techniques for targeting trains using pressure cookers. The website connected users to a Signal group called Saut-Al-Haq, with 63 members sharing pro-terrorism content. Encrypted messaging apps like Signal and social media platforms, including Facebook and WhatsApp, were used to spread the network's influence, making detection difficult. In 2024, the website released 19 extremist videos. In one, Gori stated that the Ram Temple would be “reduced to rubble” and urged Muslims to act beyond social media. He admitted that executing attacks had become harder under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. Indian security agencies obtained videos containing bomb-making instructions, further exposing Gori's plans.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
This case has been added to the hate tracker under the prime category- Hate speech against Hindus and within this, the sub-category selected is- Violent threats. Violent threats, explicit, implicit or implied, is the most dangerous form of hate speech since it goes beyond discriminatory and prejudicial language to express the intent of causing harm to an individual or a group of people based on their religious identity and faith. There could be several different kinds of threats that are issued to Hindus based on religious animosity. An explicit threat would mean the direct threat of violence towards an individual Hindu, a group of Hindus or Hindus at large. Physical violence, death threats, threats of destruction of property belonging to Hindus and threats of genocide would mean explicit threats against Hindus for their religious identity. Implicit threats may not be a direct threat but implied through the use of symbols of actions – for example – in the Nupur Sharma case, other than explicit threats, there were also implicit threats when Islamists took to the streets to burn and beat her effigies. It implies that they want to do the same to Nupur Sharma – thereby is considered an implicit threat. Violent threats can be delivered in person, through letters, phone calls, graffiti, or increasingly through social media and other online platforms. It would be important to understand that a threat – explicit or implicit, online or offline – to an individual who happens to be a Hindu does not qualify as a religiously motivated threat. Such a threat, while vile and dangerous, could be owing to non-religious reasons and/or personal animosity. To qualify as a religiously motivated threat, it would need to exhibit an indication that the individual is being targeted for religious reasons and/or owing to his/her religious identity as a Hindu. The Ayodhya Ram Mandir embodies profound religious, cultural, and historical significance for Hindus, standing as a revered symbol of faith and resilience. It marks Lord Ram's birthplace, celebrated as his Janmabhoomi, and its reconstruction represents the culmination of a centuries-long struggle to reclaim this sacred site. The temple’s reinstatement reflects the devotion of countless Hindus, particularly the Karsevaks, who sacrificed greatly to restore the sanctity of a location forcibly seized by Islamic invaders. The erection of a mosque on the preexisting temple was a deliberate act to subjugate and humiliate Hindus, making the temple’s restoration not only a religious victory but a reaffirmation of cultural identity and justice. In this context, Farhatullah Gori’s threats to destroy the Ram Temple go beyond mere violent rhetoric; they embody a deep-seated animosity toward Hindus and their spiritual heritage. The Ram Mandir stands as a testament to Hindu perseverance, and any threats against it are perceived as direct attacks on the collective identity, faith, and dignity of the Hindu community. Besides, the launch of a Pakistani-run website promoting jihad to "rebuild the Babri Mosque" further escalates this targeted hostility. The platform’s dissemination of extremist propaganda glorifying past terrorist acts like the Akshardham Temple attack aligns with a broader agenda of radicalisation and violence against Hindus. These actions not only represent direct threats to Hindu lives and infrastructure but also seek to undermine the sanctity of Hindu religious symbols, such as the Ram Temple. Moreover, the release of videos advocating terrorism and targeting Hindus underscores a deliberate campaign to instill fear amongst the Hindu community. These religious markers in this incident affirm its inclusion in the Hinduphobia tracker as clear instances of religiously motivated hate and violent threats.
Case Status
Unknown
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Muslim Extremists
Perpetrators Range
One Person
Perpetrators Gender
male
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