Muslim man accused of robbery, beaten to death

2016-01-26

Main Information

  • Victim Names Rafeeq
  • Date of Incident 2016-01-26
  • Nature of Violence Murder/Lynch
  • Causal factors Other
  • Religion of Vicitim Muslims
  • Name of Perpetrator Ramakant Pandey, Pawan, Prince , one unknown.
  • State Delhi
  • City/District North West Delhi, Bhalswa
  • Party in Power AAP

Other Information

  • Location of Incident Bhalswa
  • Perpetrator Organization Bajrag Dal
  • Place of incident N/A

A Muslim man(Rafiq) was drubbed to death after being tied to a utility pole in Bhalswa Dairy of New Delhi. Accused Ramakant has alleged that Rafiq had tried to rob him with the help of his friends and this led to a fight between them after which Ramakant caught hold of Rafiq and tied him to the pole. As the crowd gathered around the pole after this, they attacked Rafiq and thrashed him to death. But no FIR had been filed by Ramakant against Rafiq for robbery. The police have arrested 4 people, namely Ramakant, Pawan, Prince, and one unknown, under charges of murder.