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New Delhi: Several opposition lawmakers in India have demanded a high-level investigation into the suspicious death of a Muslim cleric, found near railway tracks in Uttar Pradesh following an alleged assault on a moving train, escalating pressure on authorities to address conflicting accounts of the incident.<\/p>\n
According to Kashmir Media Service, Maulana Tousif Raza Mazhari, a resident of Bihar, was found dead near Bareilly railway station in Uttar Pradesh on April 26 while returning from a religious gathering. His family has said that he was beaten by fellow passengers before being thrown off, a claim initially rejected by police, who described the death as an accident.<\/p>\n
Congress MP Dr. Mohammad Jawed said the case reflected a serious breakdown in law enforcement and demanded accountability. \u201cThis is not an accident, rather a documented assault. In his final call, Maulana Tousif Raza clearly said he was being beaten and repeatedly sought help while others stood by,\u201d he said, adding that the case raises concerns about a broader pattern of hate.<\/p>\n
Echoing similar concerns, another lawmaker, Imran Pratapgarhi, described the incident as deeply disturbing, pointing to the victim\u2019s final video call. \u201cThe deceased\u2019s wife claims he informed her he was being beaten. Right after the call ended, his body was recovered,\u201d he said, urging a thorough investigation.<\/p>\n
Parliamentarian Chandrashekhar Azad also questioned the official account, highlighting contradictions between family claims and police statements. \u201cWhen the family has a recording of assault and the official version calls it an accident, it creates serious doubt. A high-level, impartial investigation is necessary,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Hyderabad-based parliamentarian Asaduddin Owaisi called for accountability from railway authorities and police, urging authorities to identify those responsible if foul play is confirmed.<\/p>\n
The victim\u2019s family maintains that Mazhari was targeted, with his wife recounting a chilling video call in which he was accused of theft and violently attacked. They argue that the circumstances strongly indicate a deliberate act rather than an accident.<\/p>\n
While Bareilly police initially attributed the death to a fall caused by drowsiness, growing public outrage has forced authorities to revise their stance, now stating that \u201cnecessary legal action\u201d will follow the family\u2019s formal complaint.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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