• The first incident occurred on a train where a target shooting led to the deaths of a colleague and three passengers, including two Muslim individuals. The suspect, an Indian railway security constable, hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi after committing the heinous act.
• Another distressing incident involved a group of Hindu men who retaliated against an elderly Muslim man silently performing prayers on a train seat. The young boys responded by chanting “Hanuman Chalisa” (Hindu rhyme), escalating the situation and adding to the religious tension.
Train Shooting Tragedy
On a routine journey from Mumbai to Jaipur, the Jaipur-Mumbai Central Superfast Express train turned into a scene of horror when a Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable, identified as Chetan Singh, allegedly shot dead his senior colleague and three innocent passengers. As the tragic incident unfolded, Singh reportedly praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Hindutva leader Yogi Adityanath in a chilling display of RSS agenda fidelity.
Videos circulating on social media platforms captured the aftermath of the shooting, with Singh standing beside a lifeless body, brandishing his rifle. In one of the videos, he said, “If you want to live and vote in Hindustan [India], I am telling you, it’s only Modi and Yogi.“
The victims were RPF Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Tika Ram Meena and three passengers, two of whom were Muslims. Abdul Kadar, 64, and Asgar Abbas Ali, 48, were killed.
Retribution on a Train
In another disturbing incident, a group of Hindu men retaliated against an elderly Muslim man silently offering Namaz (prayer) on a train seat by loudly chanting Hanuman Chalisa (a Hindu rhyme). A video of the incident shared widely on social media ignited a heated debate about the need for tolerance and respect in a diverse society like India.
As the video circulates on social media platforms, users express admiration and support for the Muslim man, noting that his faith appears remarkably strong. Despite the attempts to distract him, he continues to pray silently, showcasing his unwavering devotion. Their actions seemingly aimed at challenging his faith are met with his unshakable focus, demonstrating the depth of his belief. It is a powerful reminder of the dedication of an individual toward his beliefs, even in the face of distractions or attempts to prove otherwise. Some users remarked that the distractors don’t know that Allah will reward the man more for continuing his prayer without getting distracted.
Condemnation Across the Nation
Leaders from various political parties, including senior members of the opposition Indian National Congress party, have vehemently condemned the train shooting incident. Ramesh, a prominent leader, described it on Twitter as a “cold-blooded murder,” warning that the “genie of hate” has been unleashed and requires collective efforts to contain.
Prominent Muslim parliamentarian Asaduddin Owaisi characterized the shooting as a “terror attack” targeting Muslims. These strong condemnations underscore the urgency of addressing the root causes of communal violence and promoting unity and understanding among different religious communities.
[…] Earlier this week, another disturbing incident added to the rising tensions in Northern India when a railway security guard, Chetan Singh, was arrested for a shocking act of violence on a train. Singh allegedly shot dead a colleague and three Muslim passengers and committed a hate crime. […]