Mob thrashes Muslim bangle seller in Indore

According to Home Minister Narottam Mishra, the row erupted after the man sold bangles to women posing as a Hindu even as he belonged to another community.

He also alleged that those part of the mob also used objectionable words against him and
snatched ₹10,000 from him, his mobile phone, Aadhaar card, other documents, and bangles worth around ₹25,000.

The police official said based on the man’s complaint, an FIR was registered under Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 153-A (promoting enmity between different groups), 141 (unlawful gathering), 147 (rioting), 395 (dacoity), 120-B (criminal conspiracy) and other relevant provisions.

“Efforts were on to nab those involved in thrashing him,” he said. The official also said that late Sunday night, a large number of people along with the bangle seller reached the Central Kotwali police station where they allegedly indulged in inappropriate sloganeering and breach of peace.

A separate FIR was registered against them on charges of rioting, forcibly obstructing a public way and other relevant sections of the IPC, the official said.

District Magistrate Manish Singh said members of some small outfits were suspected to be
behind those who created ruckus in the Central Kotwali area while supporting the bangle
seller.

“They have been identified and if necessary, they might be externed and booked under the
National Security Act,” he said.

This story first appeared on thehindu.com

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