- A 70-year-old Muslim vendor, Mohammed Mohsin, was beaten to death in Bihar’s Jehanabad district over a Rs 5 toll dispute, in front of his grandson.
- The murder has triggered outrage and much backlash.
A 70-year-old Muslim vegetable vendor Mohammed Mohsin was beaten to death in broad daylight. The Indian Muslim elderly gentleman was mercilessly murdered in front of his young grandson in Kako village market in Jehanabad district.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 18, 2025. It reportedly began with a dispute over a Rs 5 shortfall in toll payment, raising fresh concerns about lawlessness and the ongoing plight of minorities and Muslims in India and Bihar’s “Jungle Raj.”
Mohsin, a familiar face in the local market, had arrived with his grandson to sell fruits and vegetables. According to Kako police, the accused, Vicky Patel, demanded Rs 15 as toll. Mohsin, carrying only Rs 10, pleaded for time to pay the balance, explaining he normally cleared the full amount but was short that day.
Patel, enraged, seized a dumbbell and struck Mohsin repeatedly on the head and stomach. The elderly man died instantly. The brutal assault unfolded in full view of the terrified child and several bystanders.
Witnesses said Mohsin’s body lay on the ground for hours while the market went on as usual. The lack of immediate intervention has sparked a public outcry.
Police have filed a case under Section 103 (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). However, Patel remains at large, sparking outrage over the authorities’ inaction.
The killing has triggered political tremors. Photos circulating on social media show Patel with senior BJP leaders, including Bihar Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha. These images have intensified suspicions of political patronage shielding the accused.
Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi condemned the crime, calling it emblematic of Bihar’s decline. On X, he wrote: “This is real Jungle Raj of Bihar. A vegetable vendor was murdered over five rupees. BJP’s allies are not able to govern Bihar.” His words echo widespread demands for swift justice and an impartial probe, as activists and Muslim community leaders call for an end to such abhorrent crimes against the Muslim minority population in India.
The tragedy has once again raised questions about governance in Bihar, where minor disputes too often spiral into deadly violence. Mohsin’s family now mourns the loss of a hardworking provider, who was killed while striving to make ends meet. The state faces mounting pressure to act.
As demands for Patel’s arrest grow louder, many fear further delay will deepen public distrust in law and order.
