Watch video: Group of men assault Hindu man for having Muslim wife, baby

New Delhi: A shocking video circulating on X, formerly Twitter captures a distressing scene where a group of men is seen assaulting a family, igniting concerns over religious intolerance and violence.

Verbal altercation escalates

The video commences with a heated verbal altercation between a man, encircled by a group of Muslim men. The tension escalates as the men hurl verbal abuses at the Hindu man, who is holding his daughter protectively in his arms. In the background, the mother of the newborn is also visible.

Religious inquisition turns hostile

The situation takes a hostile turn as the group of men aggressively interrogates the man about his religious affiliation. Amidst the verbal onslaught, derogatory remarks are directed towards the man for having a Muslim wife and child. The assailants attempt to intimidate him further and even make a brazen attempt to snatch the baby from his arms, causing the child to cry and the father to struggle to maintain control of the situation.

Disturbing footage from #Telangana shows a Hindu man and his newborn facing brutal abuse due to his Muslim partner.

Another example of @INCIndia' selective empathy and the reality of the "Mohabbat ki dukaan" of @RahulGandhi! pic.twitter.com/7r65ppX8qM

— BJPShanthikumar (Modi ka Parivar) (@BJPShanthikumar) March 26, 2024

Identity inquiry and coercion

In a distressing turn of events, the assailants demand the man's name in a bid to ascertain his religious identity. Towards the conclusion of the video, the man is coerced into producing his Aadhar Card to validate his identity, highlighting the alarming extent of religious scrutiny and coercion faced by individuals in certain communities.

Calls for accountability and unity

The emergence of such disturbing incidents underscores the urgent need for communal harmony and religious tolerance in society. As the video sparks outrage and condemnation, calls for accountability and justice echo across social media platforms.

The circulation of this video serves as a stark reminder of the perils of religious polarization and bigotry, emphasizing the imperative for communities to stand united against intolerance and violence.