Inflammatory remarks and content made on Lord Ram and Hinduism by two Muslim youths on social media
Assam, India 
22 June, 2025
Case Summary
In Assam, derogatory content and comments on Lord Ram and Hinduism were made by two Muslim youths on social media. This resulted in their arrests. As per reports, the two Muslim accused were identified as Anisur Rehman and Farijul Islam. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, on his official X account, announced the arrest of Anisur Rehman and Farijul Islam. He stated that the Tinsukia police arrested Rehman from Tinsukia for making derogatory content on Hinduism, and the Nagaon police arrested Farijul Islam from Nagaon for making inflammatory remarks on Lord Ram. Himanta Biswa Sarma also stated, "97 anti-national and anti-Hindu culprits behind bars now." These arrests were part of a state crackdown by the Assam government over any anti-Hindu and anti-India content on social media following the Pahalgam anti-Hindu terror attack.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
This case has been added to the tracker under the primary category- Hate Speech against Hindus. Within this, the subcategory 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. This incident constitutes hate speech against Hindus, as both Muslim accused made derogatory remarks about Hinduism and Lord Ram on social media. These comments were deliberately designed to abuse and hurt Hindus and their religious sentiments. Hindu deities are central to the Hindu religion, with Lord Ram being one of its most revered figures. Any attempt to mock or insult a Hindu deity stems from religious animosity towards Hinduism. In this case, the derogatory comment was a direct attack on the sanctity of the Hindu faith. This was not a random or misguided act, but a calculated and premeditated effort to undermine Hinduism and the wider Hindu community. Such actions are not isolated incidents; they form part of a consistent pattern of behaviour aimed at disrespecting and diminishing the Hindu faith, motivated by deep-rooted hostility and contempt for Hindus and their beliefs. It is also important to note that both perpetrators were Muslims, which showcases that the abuse directed at Hinduism and Lord Ram was rooted in religious animosity towards Hindus. Such actions by Muslim perpetrators follow a recurring pattern, deliberately intended to hurt Hindu sentiments. In Islamic theology, idol worship, referred to as Shirk, is regarded as the gravest sin. The Qur'an 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 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.
Case Status
Arrested
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Muslim Extremists
Perpetrators Range
From 2 To 5
Perpetrators Gender
male
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