Ten men in India have been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a court for the brutal killing of Tabrez Ansari, a 24-year-old Muslim man.
The incident occurred four years ago in the state of Jharkhand when Ansari was accused of stealing a motorcycle. A viral video showed Ansari being forced to chant praises to Hindu gods while pleading for his life, sparking widespread outrage in the country.
Despite his injuries, Ansari’s family alleged that the police denied him medical treatment. However, the state police denied any wrongdoing in the matter.
The disturbing video footage from the night of June 19, 2019, depicted a terrified Ansari tied to an electricity pole, being assaulted by a mob, and blood and tears streaming down his face.
The recent court ruling has resulted in the conviction of the ten men involved in the attack, sentencing them to a 10-year jail term.
Four years ago in the eastern state of Jharkhand, India, 24-year-old Tabrez Ansari was brutally beaten to death by a group of men who accused him of stealing a motorcycle.
Recently, a court in India sentenced 10 men involved in the attack to 10-year jail terms. The incident had sparked massive outrage across the country after a video went viral showing Ansari being forced to chant praises to Hindu gods while pleading for his life.
The heart-wrenching video footage from the night of 19th June 2019 depicted a terrified Ansari tied to an electricity pole, enduring the merciless assault by the mob.
Blood and tears streamed down his face as he suffered inhumanity at the hands of his attackers. Adding to the tragedy, Ansari’s family alleged that the police had denied him proper medical treatment despite his severe injuries, while the state police maintained their denial of any wrongdoing.
The case had received significant attention and raised concerns about communal tensions and the need for better protection of minority communities in India.
The court’s verdict, though a step towards justice, highlights the importance of addressing issues related to religious and communal violence and ensuring that all citizens are treated equally under the law.