In Gujarat’s Bhuj, a Vishwa Hindu Parishad activist was brutally assaulted by two Muslim youngsters on 22nd July, leaving him gravely injured. When the injured Hindu youth went to settle a dispute of his friend, in a ‘Sar tan se juda’ [beheading] attempt using a knife, the Hindu youths were attacked by accused Nizam and Irfan. Both the injured youths are being treated at a hospital. Meanwhile, the police have filed a case and initiated an investigation.
The victim Bhavesh Parmar resides on Mundra Road in Bhuj city of Kutch district and runs the Bajrang Tea House. The incident began on 19th July, when Madhapur police took some rickshaws into custody for operating rickshaws illegally. Meanwhile, local journalist Raju Prajapati captured images of the police action. Nizam and Irfan then called Raju to arrange a meeting. Raju conveyed this to his friend and VHP worker Bhavesh Parmar, who then went to meet Nizam-Irfan.
OpIndia has obtained a copy of the FIR. In his complaint, Bhavesh stated that he, Raju Prajapati, and another friend arrived at Jubilee Circle, where Nizam and Irfan also came. Subsequently, Nizam attacked Raju in the chest. Bhavesh attempted to settle the tension, but Nizam pulled out a knife and stabbed him in the throat. Bhavesh tried to flee in this attack, but the knife stabbed his left shoulder. Nizam and Irfan fled as he called for help after bleeding profusely. Before escaping, they both threatened to kill Bhavesh if they spotted him anywhere. Later, both of Bhavesh’s friends brought him to a nearby hospital, where he is receiving medical care.
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Nizam and Irfan knew Bhavesh is a VHP activist
Notably, victim Bhavesh Parmar is a Hindu rights group Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) member and is actively involved in Gau Raksha work. Speaking to OpIndia, Bhavesh said that he had no idea that the accused Muslim youths would attack him. Bhavesh told us that Nizam and Irfan were aware that he is a VHP member and a Gau Rakshak. The victim said that the accused may have deliberately attacked him due to his pro-Hindu and cow protection-related activism. Bhavesh added that the authorities are taking action in the matter, however, stringent action should be taken on those attacking Gau Rakshaks and Hindu activists to set an example. The Hindu victim demanded that the authorities raze down the houses of the accused Muslim youths.
In this case, Bhuj-B Division Police has registered a case and arrested Nizam Mughal and Irfan Baloch. A case has been registered against them under BNS sections 109, 115(2), 296(B), 351(2), 61(2)(B) and section 135(1). Both the accused have been sent to jail in judicial custody.
However, questions have been raised of police action since despite the seriousness of the matter, the police did not seek the remand of accused Nizam and Irfan due to which the duo has been sent to judicial custody. Meanwhile, it has emerged that the accused duo has other cases filed against them and there is a demand to invoke the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act, 1985 (PASA) against them. OpIndia tried to obtain further information from the police, however, they could not be contacted. This report will be updated if and when a police response is received.
