Muslim woman faces communal harassment on Delhi bus
New Delhi: A Muslim woman, Ruhi Khan, has said that she was subjected to communal abuse while travelling on a public bus in BJP ruled New Delhi.
According to Kashmir Media Service, a Muslim woman, Ruhi Khan, has sai that she was subjected to communal abuse while travelling on a public bus after an argument with fellow passengers escalated into remarks targeting her religious identity.
The incident began after a disagreement over getting off at a particular bus stop. The Muslim lady said that a woman and two male passengers verbally abused her during the altercation and repeatedly told her to “go to Pakistan.”
An undated video, said to have been recorded after the incident, has since gone viral on social media. In the clip, she said that the remarks were made solely because of her religious identity, prompting fresh debate over religious intolerance in public spaces.
In the video circulating on social media, Khan is seen confronting the Hindu men after they allegedly tell her, “We’ll send you to Pakistan.” She can be heard responding, “Do you have the guts to send me to Pakistan?”
The video has triggered strong reactions online, with many users urging authorities to investigate the matter and take legal action if the allegations are found to be true.
Reacting to the video, journalist Karishma Aziz said that Muslim woman was harassed by a Hindu woman and two men whom she described as being associated with Hindutva ideology. “Life has become difficult for Muslims in the country,” she wrote.
Another social media user questioned how long Muslims would continue to face such remarks during everyday disagreements.
“How long will this language of “sending Muslims to Pakistan” continue over every little thing? Has this hatred now become our everyday mindset?,” he wrote.
The incident has renewed conversations online about communal hostility and the use of “go to Pakistan” as an insult directed at Indian Muslims. Rights advocates have long argued that such remarks reinforce exclusionary attitudes and contribute to an atmosphere of religious intimidation.
