Kashmiri civilian killed by Indian army
A Kashmiri civilian, Waseem Ahmad Mir, was killed by the Indian army in Baramulla in what Kashmiri locals and leaders have called a targeted killing.
The incident took place when a truck carrying apple boxes was signaled to stop at a checkpoint, and reportedly did not do so. The truck was then chased for 23 kilometers, after which security forces claimed that they opened fire, targeting the vehicle’s tires. Kashmiri leaders, however, have cast doubt on this story, questioning how aiming at the tires resulted in the killing of Mir.
25-year-old Kashmiri found dead in police custody
In Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua, Makhan Din, a 25-year-old Muslim man, was found dead after being detained by police officials over terror charges. Reports suggest that he was subjected to brutal beatings and torture, which allegedly led to a forced confession before his tragic death.
Kashmiri leader and politician Mehbooba Mufti has urged for an immediate investigation into the incident, highlighting concerns over custodial torture and fabricated charges.
The aftermath of the incident saw the area being sealed off by officials, and internet services were cut, leading to widespread panic. The incident is also part of an ongoing crackdown where more individuals were reportedly being picked up by officials.
Hindu extremists attack truck drivers over alleged beef smuggling
In Maharashtra’s Thane, Hindu extremist cow vigilantes attacked the driver of a pickup truck and another man transporting meat, accusing them of smuggling beef across states. They also vandalized the vehicle and confiscated the meat before handing the victims over to the police.
Hindu militant mobs regularly attack Muslims over baseless accusations of committing crimes. These mobs, also known as cow vigilantes, assault and often lynch Muslims accused of transporting cattle or consuming beef.
Hindu militants harass Christian pastors in BJP-ruled Gujarat
In BJP-ruled Gujarat’s Surat, Hindu militants harassed Christian pastors for holding a prayer gathering in the locality, accusing them of luring people into converting to Christianity, and threatened them not to return.
In another incident in Surat, Hindu extremists forced out a group of Christians who had come to collect a man’s body for burial. The Christian group claimed that the man was Christian and the family called them. However, the goons accused them of forcefully converting Hindus and made them leave along with the coffin.
