Kaushambi: A Muslim buffalo trader was allegedly assaulted and robbed by a group of local men in Uttar Pradesh’s Kaushambi district, with a video of the incident circulating online and prompting public concern.
The incident reportedly occurred near Jamdua under the jurisdiction of Karari police station when the trader, identified as Afshar Ali, was returning from his in-laws’ residence.
Trader allegedly assaulted
A video that surfaced online on Wednesday, September 16, shows a man allegedly pushing Ali off his motorcycle and assaulting him.
In the video, the alleged attacker is heard repeatedly asking Ali to “Tauba” (repent) for his alleged actions. Even after Ali reportedly says “Tauba”, the man continues to slap him, while some bystanders appear to intervene.
According to Ali’s account, the man initially questioned him about his earnings and allegedly asked why he could not treat them to liquor before assaulting him.
Ali further alleged that other men later joined the assault and severely beat him. He claimed that the group took Rs 4,500 from him before leaving the area.
The circumstances leading to the confrontation and the identities of those involved are yet to be independently established.
Police register case
Ali approached the Karari police and reportedly alleged that no action had been taken after he submitted his complaint. He subsequently met the Kaushambi Superintendent of Police and sought action against those responsible.
Following the circulation of the video, Kaushambi Police said a case had been registered at the local police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Police said further legal proceedings are underway and that the incident is being investigated.
Authorities are examining the available evidence, including the video of the alleged assault, to establish the circumstances of the incident and identify those responsible.
