Bengaluru: In a disturbing incident on Jumma Masjid Road, Siddanna Galli, Bengaluru, a shopkeeper named Mukesh was maliciously assaulted by a group of individuals, allegedly for playing devotional songs in his mobile shop during the Ramzan namaz.
Mukesh, proprietor of ‘Vardhman Telecom,’ recounted that the altercation began when five or six youths, reportedly from the Muslim community, objected to the playing of bhajans during the evening worship time. The confrontation quickly turned violent, with Mukesh being struck on the head with a speaker, resulting in significant injury.
Karnataka: A Shopkeeper Mukesh was attacked by radicals for allegedly playing Hanuman Chalisa during Ramzan namaz in his mobile shop in 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐩𝐞𝐭, Bengaluru.
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Expressing his dismay, Mukesh described the attack, stating, “It felt like he had a weapon in his hand. That’s why it hurt so much.” He revealed ongoing harassment from the same group over the past two months, including attempts at extortion and intimidation.
Despite filing a complaint at Halasuru Gate Police Station, authorities initially hesitated to register an FIR against the accused. This prompted anger from Mukesh and the community members, who rallied in front of the police station, demanding swift action.
In solidarity, traders in the area demanded the immediate arrest of the attackers, warning of potential business closures if justice was not served promptly.
Responding to mounting pressure, the police eventually registered an FIR and initiated an investigation. Tight security measures were implemented outside the police station as the crowd grew, with additional police personnel deployed to maintain order.
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