Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Muslim man beaten for visiting woman friend in Haridwar
A Muslim man was beaten up by a group of more than 10 men in Haridwar.
The men went to the house of his female friend, who is from a different faith, and started beating him.
The woman tried to stop them, but they didn't listen.
They abused both of them and threatened to kill the man.
The man had known the woman for five years and was just visiting her at her house.
The incident happened on a Saturday.
A Muslim man was assaulted by a mob of 10-12 men in Haridwar.
The assault occurred at the house of his female friend from another faith.
The woman tried to stop the assault but was unsuccessful.
The assailants abused both the man and the woman and threatened to kill the man.
The man had known the woman for five years and was visiting her at her house.
- Who
- A Muslim man and his female friend from another faith
- What
- Assault and threats by a mob
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Why
- The man was visiting his female friend from another faith, which the assailants disapproved of.
Assailants' Perspective
Victim's Perspective
Motivation for Assault
Assailants' Perspective
The assailants likely believed the man was violating social norms by visiting a woman from another faith.
Victim's Perspective
The victim was simply visiting a friend he had known for five years.
- Location
- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Date of Incident
- Saturday
- Number of Assailants
- 10-12
- Victim's Background
- Muslim man from Lucknow, living in Haridwar for a decade
- Assault Details
- Beaten, abused, and threatened with death
