Muslim cattle traders tied and beaten by Hindu extremists in India
Two Muslim men suffered serious injuries after mob claiming Bajrang Dal links attacked them over suspicions of cattle theft and cow slaughter
NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — Two Muslim cattle traders were tied with ropes, beaten with sticks and dragged through a village in India’s Madhya Pradesh state by a group of men claiming links to a Hindu extremist organization, leaving both victims seriously injured.
The attack occurred in Damoh district, where Abid Qureshi and Hasan Qureshi were transporting buffaloes when they were intercepted by men who accused them of cattle theft and cow slaughter.
The attackers claimed to be associated with Bajrang Dal, a Hindu extremist outfit known for its involvement in cow vigilantism and intimidation of Muslims involved in the cattle trade.
Videos circulating on social media purportedly show the assault, during which the traders were allegedly tied with ropes, beaten in front of villagers and forced to make statements on camera.
According to the victims’ complaint, the traders were traveling in a pickup truck with buffaloes purchased for transportation to a cattle shelter in the neighboring Sagar district.
Hasan Qureshi said he was accompanied by Abid Qureshi and another man, Hussain Khan, when a group attempted to stop their vehicle near Hardua village.
The attackers allegedly threw a brick at their vehicle before pursuing them for several kilometers.
After intercepting the truck, the men allegedly assaulted the traders with sticks, tied them with ropes and dragged them while accusing them of involvement in illegal cattle activities.
Hasan said they produced documents establishing the purchase and transportation of the buffaloes, but the attackers continued beating them.
The injured men were initially taken to a local health center before being admitted to Damoh District Hospital. Their injuries were serious enough for doctors to refer them to a medical college hospital in Jabalpur for further treatment.
The victims identified several individuals in their complaint, including Deepak Nema, Chhutka and Nikhil Chaurasia.
Police said they were examining the documents related to the transportation of the animals and would register a case after recording the victims’ statements.
Additional Superintendent of Police Sujit Singh Bhadoria confirmed that authorities were investigating the incident.
The victims said police intervention helped bring the assault to an end but questioned why their complaint had not been registered promptly.
The attack highlights continuing threats faced by Muslim cattle traders in India, where Hindu extremist groups have frequently targeted Muslims over accusations involving cows and other livestock.
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