Beaten with bamboo sticks, inserted iron rod inside genitals... Firoz lynched to death by mob during routine hawking

Firoz's brother, Afzal, expressed profound sorrow over the incident, emphasizing that Firoz was a peaceful individual whose life was taken in a vicious manner. "He was brutally beaten," Afzal lamented, calling for justice and swift action against those responsible for the attack.

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New Delhi: A tragic incident on July 4th has shaken Shamli, Uttar Pradesh as Firoz, a hawker known for his modest livelihood, was brutally attacked, leading to his untimely death. According to reports, Firoz was assaulted with bamboo sticks and cast iron weights by Hindu men, leaving his family devastated and demanding justice for what they describe as a senseless act of violence.

Outpouring of grief and anguish

Firoz's brother, Afzal, expressed profound sorrow over the incident, emphasizing that Firoz was a peaceful individual whose life was taken in a vicious manner. "He was brutally beaten," Afzal lamented, calling for justice and swift action against those responsible for the attack.

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Reason of attack

According to Firoz’s neighbour Mohammad Sher Zaman, Firoz was attacked while using a speaker for his routine hawking. "Why such hatred? They could have reported him to the police," he questioned. 

Firoz leaves behind children 

Afzal pleaded, "He leaves behind three children. Who will feed them? Who will provide for them?"

However, the family and neighbours urge political leaders like Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav to look into this matter and try to give justice to the family. 

Police investigation underway

Police officials in Shamli have launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Firoz's death. They have assured the family and the community of their commitment to uncovering the truth and ensuring that justice prevails.