14 Muslim Men in pune attacked by mob during iftar
Pune, March 15 -- Fourteen people from the Muslim community were allegedly attacked by a mob of nearly 200 near Bhiwari ahead of Bopdeo Ghat in Pune on Friday evening, police said.
SP of Pune (Rural) Sandeep Singh said that a case was registered against unidentified people and an investigation is underway. "An FIR was lodged at the Saswad police station," he said. According to those present, 14 of them had gathered to break their Ramzan fast when they were allegedly attacked by a mob linked to right-wing groups.
"We assembled at an open spot near a pond in the area to have an iftar meal when a large group of men approached us and questioned our presence. The attackers allegedly asked what we were doing at the location and whether the land belonged to us. Before we could respond, the mob allegedly surrounded us and assaulted us with sticks and iron rods," one of the victims said.
"After coming to the Bopdeo Ghat dam area, we learnt that in the village any display of Muslim identity was not allowed. They removed our caps and assaulted us," Abrar Khan, another victim, said.
A video of the alleged attack was later shared on social media....
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