Bhopal, June 20: In a shocking development, a video from Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal went viral wherein five men were seen brutally assaulting and harassing a man named Vijay with communal slurs and abusive comments. As the video went viral, the police had registered a case and begun an investigation.
In the video, some were seen putting a leash around the person’s neck and was forced to bark like a dog. The man was seen apologizing to the goons who were treating him like a dog. The victim was also forced to convert from his religion and accept Islam.
"Such behaviour is highly condemnable" - State Home Minister
As soon as this video went viral on social media, there was a stir in the police administration, after which the Home Minister took cognizance of it and said stern action will be taken against the accused. "I have seen that video. I felt like it is a grievous incident. Such behaviour towards a human being is highly condemnable. I have instructed Bhopal Police Commissioner to probe this incident and take action within 24 hours," Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said.
NSA invoked against three accused
The police have arrested the accused. Along with this, the police have registered a case against the accused under the Freedom of Religion Act 3/4 and under sections 365, 341, 342, 323, 327, 294, 427. “FIR registered under sections of abduction and forced religious conversion in the matter. Six accused including 3 with previous criminal history have been taken into custody by police. NSA invoked against 3 accused with criminal histories,” said police.
As many as three people have been arrested under the stringent National Security Act (NSA). The move came after Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan ordered strict action against those involved in the incident. "The National Security Act has also been invoked against the accused in the case," said Mishra.
CM Shivraj expressed displeasure, houses razed
Expressing his displeasure over the incident, CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said instructions have been given to Police Commissioner Bhopal and Collector Bhopal to take strict instructions actions against the accused persons to set an example against such crimes. He said that a bulldozer action will be initiated at the house of the three accused.
Meanwhile, the local administration in the presence of police demolished the residence of Sameer Khan who is accused of brutally thrashing and harassing a youth in Bhopal
The family of the man has alleged that Sahil and his gang members forced him to consume drugs, eat meat and convert from his religion. They have also alleged that the victim was forced to rob his own house, adding that police did not file a complaint when the victim's brother approached them.
