Aligarh: Imam Allegedly Assaulted, Forced To Chant ‘Ram, Ram’ in UP; Police Call It Simple Scuffle, Deny Religious Angle After Video Surfaces

An alleged assault on an imam in Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh has triggered outrage after a video surfaced claiming he was held captive and forced to chant "Ram, Ram" by a group of men. The imam, identified as Mustkeem, also teaches Urdu at a local mosque and was reportedly beaten for over an hour. However, Aligarh Police denied any communal angle, terming it a "simple scuffle" following an argument with a local man named Jishan. Police said the clash began after children blocked Mustkeem’s bicycle path, leading to a heated exchange and assault. Both men sustained injuries, underwent medical examination, and are reported to be stable. Authorities added that legal action is underway, with City SP Mrigank Shekhar Pathak stating that the viral claims of religious coercion are "completely false." Animal Cruelty in Aligarh: 2 Youths Tie Stray Dog to Bike and Drag It on Road, Police Launch Probe After Shocking Video Surfaces.

Imam Allegedly Beaten in Aligarh

UP Police Call Imam Beating a ‘Simple Scuffle’

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