In a shocking viral video, a man named Adam Khan is seen being lynched by a Hindu mob in the Maharashtra region of India, according to Indian media.
The visual attack on Adam Khan in the video is too upsetting for most people to watch.
On suspicion of stealing valuables from a jewellery store in Nalasopara, five people have been detained for allegedly lynching the 27-year-old man to death. According to the police, residents allegedly attacked Adam Khan after he tried to steal valuables from a store.
However, according to the police, Adam broke into a jewellery store and was apprehended while attempting to steal valuables. Six or seven people rushed to the area and immediately engaged him in combat.
A video of the incident that shows some people punching, thrashing, and even hitting the 27-year-old man with iron rods has gone viral on social media. Following the police’s being notified by the locals gathered nearby, officers from Pelhar police station showed up.
Police said that Adam lives with his family in Santosh Bhawan area of Nalasopara. His father Sher Mohammad Khan said that Adam is admitted to ICU of a private hospital in Kandivali.
The Pelhar polce have arrested five persons for allegedly trying to lynch a man on the suspicion of him having stolen valuables from a jewellery shop. According to reports, the man identified as Adam Khan (27) was trying to steal valuables from a shop and he was assaulted following that. The incident happened four days ago.
According to a report in the Indian Express, Khan lives with his family in Nalasopara and his father was quoted saying that he is now admitted to the Intensive Care Unit in a private hospital in the western suburb Kandivali.
The IE report stated the police saying that Adam had broken into a jewellery shop and was caught trying to steal valuables and soon after people gathered at the spot and started assaulting him.
Reportedly, the on-lookers around the spot informed the police. The cops have registered a case under relevant sections and were arrested. They police have also booked Adam Khan for theft based on the complaint filed by owner of the jewellery shop.
However, four days after the incident, the video of the lynching became viral. A communal twist was given when netizens started tweeting, and retweeting the video as an act of Islamophobia.
A circular was released by the police department requesting citizens not to give it a communal angle. “The mob had no idea bout Khan’s religion or caste when they assaulted him,” the circular said, adding Khan was a serial offender with 13 serious cases against him, including murder, illegal possession of arms and rape.
Five people have been arrested for assault. A case has also been registered against Khan for an attempt to burglary.
However, according to Khan’s father Sher Mohamed Khan, his son is innocent. Speaking to The Indian Express, Mohamed Khan said Adam was in his house on the day of the incident. “Adam was proceeding towards the toilet. Suddenly a man named Mukhes Dubey appeared, pointed at Khan and started shouting, “chor chor” (thief). Soon a crowd gathered and they started hitting my son.”
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