Man assaulted in Bheemavaram, forced to chant Jai Shri Ram
Andhra Pradesh: In Bheemavaram, a Muslim man was reportedly assaulted and forced to chant "Jai Shri Ram" by a group that included a woman.
In a concerning incident in Bheemavaram, Andhra Pradesh, a Muslim man was reportedly assaulted and coerced into chanting “Jai Shri Ram” by a group of individuals, including a woman. The disturbing event, captured on video, has drawn widespread condemnation as it shows the man being harassed by multiple people.
Incident Captured on Video
The video, now circulating on social media, reveals the victim surrounded by a group who verbally and physically abuse him, pressuring him to chant religious slogans. One individual is seen repeatedly insisting that he chant “Jai Shri Ram.” In a disturbing detail, a police officer appears in the footage, seemingly observing the incident but not intervening to halt the harassment.
#Bheemavaram, Andhra Pradesh: A Muslim man was beaten and forcibly made to chant jai shri ram by a group of people including woman in Andhra pradesh's Bheemavaram.
— Saba Khan (@ItsKhan_Saba) November 2, 2024
A cop can also be seen in the video. pic.twitter.com/MPSFwvDnXy
Police Investigation and Community Outcry
Following public outrage, authorities have launched an investigation to identify those involved and ascertain the full context of the assault. The visible presence of a police officer in the video has sparked questions about the role of local law enforcement and whether proper measures were taken to prevent or stop the incident. This has led to growing calls for accountability and transparency in the police response.
Concern Over Targeted Attacks on Minorities
This incident has raised significant concerns over the security of minority communities in the region. Community leaders and activists have strongly condemned the attack, urging authorities to take swift and decisive action against the perpetrators. They stress the importance of maintaining communal harmony and protecting individual rights.
The event has also underscored the ongoing need for peace and unity, with renewed calls for measures to safeguard all citizens and ensure that incidents like these do not recur.
