Muslim biryani seller assaulted by Hindutva goons in UP
Lucknow: In yet another incident of targeting Muslims in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh, a 40-year-old Muslim biryani seller was assaulted by Hindutva members in Lucknow.
Rizwan, a resident of Kasai Mohalla in Mahona who runs a biryani stall near Badi Masjid, was carrying meat for his stall in Itaunja area when three Bajrang Dal members stopped him, abused and assaulted him, and threatened to kill him accusing him of carrying beef.
A video circulating on social media shows Rizwan being pushed to the ground and beaten. He suffered injuries to his head and face and was shifted to hospital for treatment.
Police have named Rana Yadav, Shanu and Suraj as accused. The meat has been sent for examination.
The Lucknow incident was followed by a similar confrontation in Prayagraj’s Phulpur area, where Bajrang Dal workers accused Muslim meat sellers of selling beef.
The shopkeepers denied the allegation, saying they possess valid licences and do not sell beef.
On Sunday, Bajrang Dal workers staged a protest at Phulpur police station demanding action against the Muslim shopkeepers.The incidents have raised concerns over growing confrontations targeting Muslim meat traders in Uttar Pradesh, affecting their daily lives and livelihoods.
