Hindu youth brutally beaten by Muslim gang in Salon, Uttar Pradesh
Salon, Uttar Pradesh, India 
17 May, 2025
Case Summary
In the Salon area of Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, a Hindu man named Swadesh Agrahari was beaten by a group of Muslim youths. The accused were identified as Mohammad Sartaj, Mohammad Rizwan, and another individual. The news was reported by Sudarshan News. Swadesh was brutally assaulted just a few steps away from the local police station and outpost. The entire incident was captured on camera by a few bystanders, and it quickly went viral on social media. According to Sudarshan News, as of the time of reporting, the police station stated that they had not received any complaint regarding the assault and refused to file an FIR or initiate an investigation until a formal complaint was submitted. As a result, no action was taken by the police in this case. Sudarshan News further stated that the area is predominantly Muslim, and these incidents are not isolated. There have been multiple cases of violence committed by members of the Muslim community in this locality. The main accused, Sartaj and Rizwan, also have prior criminal records.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
This case raises concerns that the victim may have been targeted because of his religious identity. There is a pattern of Muslims attacking Hindu youths due to deep-rooted disdain and hatred for Hindus and their religion. Additionally, media reports state that such instances of violence and public disturbances involving Muslims are common in this area, which is predominantly Muslim. This incident could be an instance of religious profiling and the targeting of Hindus, motivated by animosity towards the Hindu community and their faith. In many cases, there are instances of violence against Hindus by Muslims that may begin as minor altercations but are ultimately rooted in theological hostility toward non-Muslims, in this case, Hindus. However, in this specific case, there is no reported evidence indicating that the crime was religiously motivated. Therefore, it is currently being categorised as undecided. If further details emerge, the case will be updated in the hate crime database.
Victim Details
Total Victim
1
Deceased
0
Gender
- Male 1
- Female 0
- 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
Complaint not filed
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Muslim Extremists
Perpetrators Range
From 2 To 5
Perpetrators Gender
male
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