Muslim neighbour douses Hindu woman with boiling hot water on Holi
Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, India 
24 March, 2024
Case Summary
On March 25, 2024, in Ghatabillod village, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, a Hindu girl named Payal Tiwari was attacked by her neighbour, Faizan, who poured boiling water on her as she returned home after playing Holi with friends. The assault resulted in burns to her face, neck, and chest. A video circulating on social media shows Payal in a hospital bed, recounting that upon requesting water to wash off the colours, Faizan doused her with hot water. Some reports also say that he poured hot water on her after she asked for drinking water. Her father, Rakesh Tiwari, corroborated this account. When questioned about any prior disputes between the families, Payal denied any such issues. She also said that when her family approached the police to file a report, Faizan's relatives dismissed the allegations as theatrics.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
This case has been included in the 'undecided' database as further verification is needed to establish the motive behind the attack. While the brutal assault on the Hindu woman is deeply concerning, there is no conclusive evidence yet to confirm whether the attack was religiously motivated or a result of some other factors, such as personal rivalry or local disputes. The fact that she was attacked immediately after celebrating Holi raises suspicions about a possible communal angle, as Holi is a Hindu festival, and there have been prior incidents of targeted violence against Hindus during their religious celebrations. However, without clear confirmation regarding the identity and motives of the attacker, it remains uncertain whether the victim was specifically targeted for her Hindu identity or if the assault stemmed from other religious reasons. Therefore, until further evidence emerges that can confirm the religious animosity angle, the case remains in the 'undecided' database. If more details emerge, it will be added to the hate crime database.
Victim Details
Total Victim
1
Deceased
0
Gender
- Male 0
- Female 1
- Third Gender 0
- Unknown 0
Caste
- SC/ST 0
- OBC 0
- General 0
- Unknown 1
Age Group
- Minor 0
- Adult 1
- Senior Citizen 0
- Unknown 0
Case Status
Unknown
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Muslim Extremists
Perpetrators Range
One Person
Perpetrators Gender
male
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