Group of Holi revellers attack home of Muslim family in UP’s Pilibhit
Pilibhit: A Muslim family at Dharamgadpur village in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit has said that a group of men attacked their home during Holi celebrations, broke the door and threatened to kill them.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the incident occurred on Wednesday when Holi was being celebrated across the country.
According to the complaint, some men who were playing with colours in the village reached the house of a Muslim family and created a ruckus. The family has said that the men forcibly damaged their door and threatened them.
Shaista Begum, the victim, has filed a complaint with the police and demanded strict action against the involved persons.
“They came to our house, broke the door and threatened us. We were inside and very scared. We want protection and justice,” Shaista Begum said.
A video clip, reportedly from a CCTV camera installed near the house, shows a group of men gathered outside the home. The footage reportedly captures the moment when the door was broken. Police officials said the authenticity of the video is being verified.
A police officer from Madhotanda station said, “We have received a complaint. The CCTV footage is being examined and efforts are underway to identify the accused. Action will be taken as per the law.”
