Jai Shri Ram bolde ek baar: UP schoolmates force Muslim boy on camera to chant Hindu deity's name | VIDEO

New Delhi: A disturbing incident has come to light from Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur district, where a Muslim boy named Rehan was allegedly forced by his schoolmates to chant "Jai Shri Ram." The incident, which reportedly occurred a few months ago, resurfaced after a video of the assault went viral on social media.

Rehan, a student at a local school in Hapur, recounted his harrowing experience. He claimed that he was taken to a nearby forest by a group of fellow students, where he was beaten and coerced into chanting the Hindu religious slogan. The incident left him so traumatized that he decided to withdraw from the school and enroll in another institution.

A #Muslim boy Rehan was forced to say '#JaiShriRam' by fellow students from his school in #UttarPradesh's #Hapur. He said he was taken to nearby jungle and thrashed.

Rehan removed his name from the school and got admitted to another school. The video is viral few months after… pic.twitter.com/tK8sW2rPEi

— Hate Detector 🔍 (@HateDetectors) August 13, 2024

Traumatic experience leads to school transfer

The video, which has now gained widespread attention, shows the extent of the bullying Rehan endured. According to reports, the incident has sparked outrage, with many calling for strict action against the perpetrators. Rehan’s family decided to remove him from the school following the incident, fearing for his safety and mental well-being.

Viral video sparks outrage

The viral video has once again highlighted the issue of religious intolerance and bullying in educational institutions. As the video continues to circulate online, many have expressed their concern over the rising incidents of religiously motivated violence and the impact it has on young minds. Local authorities have reportedly been informed of the incident, and an investigation is underway. However, no official statement has been made by the school or the local police at the time of this report.