Muslim boy attacked after Friday prayers

A Muslim minor boy was targeted after offering Friday prayers at a mosque in an alleged incident of hate crime. According to the complaint lodged at the IT Park Police Station, a Hindu youth asked the boy to chant “Jai Shri Ram”. When the boy refused, he was allegedly assaulted. A video of the incident has since been circulated on social media.

The fathers of the boys met and resolved the issue amicably. They appealed to the public to maintain peace.

Chandigarh