Gurugram: Muslim family beaten by 20-25 people, asked to go to Pakistan
Gurugram, Mar 23 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, a group of 20-25 people barged into a Muslim family's house and beaten them on Holi night in Gurugram, media reports said.
The incident occurred after some of the boys in the family were asked to go to Pakistan while they were playing cricket outside.
The guests of the family were also beaten with sticks and rods.
One person was arrested on Friday night.
The incident reportedly took place at 5 pm.
Mohammad Sajid, who is from Uttar Pradesh, has been staying with his wife Sameena and six children for last three years in Gurugram, The Indian Express reported.
Congress condemns:
Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urging Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Congress said: "We strongly condemn this atrocious act of violence against innocent Indians. @mlkhattar must ensure his govt. takes strict action against the perpetrators. Is this the 'new India' Modi wishes to create - filled with hate & violence?"
We strongly condemn this atrocious act of violence against innocent Indians. @mlkhattar must ensure his govt. takes strict action against the perpetrators.
— Congress (@INCIndia) March 23, 2019
Is this the 'new India' Modi wishes to create - filled with hate & violence? https://t.co/PgbWoVySyg
Image Credit: Screenshot grab From The Indian Express
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