RAIPUR: Two Muslim men were beaten to death and another was severely injured by a group of Hindutva activists in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, India.
The incident involved Chand Mian, Guddu Khan, and Saddam Khan, who were legally transporting buffaloes in a truck. They were ambushed on the Mahanadi Bridge near Arang by 10-12 individuals identified as Hindutva extremists. The assailants dragged the men from the truck and subjected them to a brutal assault.
Chand Mian and Guddu Khan were tragically thrown off the bridge, resulting in their deaths. Saddam Khan, who survived the attack, is currently receiving medical treatment for severe injuries at a private hospital in Raipur. All three victims hailed from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
The bodies of the deceased were later found in the Mahanadi river, highlighting the severe consequences of cow vigilantism in India, where such groups often target Muslims under the guise of cow protection.
Local authorities have initiated an investigation into this violent act, though past incidents suggest that achieving justice in such cases can be challenging.
The families of the victims, along with human rights organizations and political leaders, have demanded justice and called for more rigorous law enforcement and safeguarding of citizens’ rights.
