40 Muslim Families Forced to Flee Village

2021-01-03

Main Information

  • Victim Names Shamshad, Mohammed Sharif
  • Date of Incident 2021-01-03
  • Nature of Violence Vandalism/Hooliganism
  • Causal factors Religious identity
  • Religion of Vicitim Muslims
  • Name of Perpetrator Undisclosed
  • State Uttar Pradesh
  • City/District Meerut, Mavi Meera, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
  • Party in Power BJP

Other Information

  • Location of Incident Mavi Meera, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
  • Perpetrator Organization Bajrag Dal
  • Place of incident N/A

The residents of Mavi Meera village reported consistent harassment from local Hindu villagers. Instances include; Gujjar youth refusing to pay Rs 20 to a Muslim shopkeeper after purchase. After the shopkeeper insisted on the payment a fight broke out and the youth broke in and opened fire into his home. Muslims locals were met with cold responses from the police over a prolonged period of delay and no complaints registered whatsoever. Lack of response from the cops led them to flee from the village to avoid living with the constant harassment. They have left a “property on sale” notice on their houses and have fled to safer areas.