Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Vigilantes Attack Birthday Party in Bareilly
A 22-year-old nursing student was celebrating her birthday with friends at a cafe in Bareilly.
Suddenly, a group of vigilantes stormed in, shouting and attacking her friends, especially two Muslim boys.
The attackers questioned everyone about their religion and tried to take her phone.
The woman is now scared to go out and feels ashamed.
She doesn't understand why people are trying to control who her friends are.
The police have arrested some of the attackers, but the main ones are still free.
The woman's parents support her friendships, and she doesn't believe in judging people based on religion.
The key accused, Rishabh Thakur, has a history of criminal activities and is currently absconding.
Vigilantes disrupted a birthday party at a Bareilly cafe, assaulting attendees and raising allegations of love jihad.
The 22-year-old nursing student victim is distressed and confined to her house due to fear and depression.
The incident was allegedly triggered by the presence of two Muslim youths at the party.
Police have arrested five people, but the key accused, Rishabh Thakur and Deepak Pathak, remain at large.
The victim's parents support her friendships and do not object to her having Muslim friends.
- Who
- A 22-year-old nursing student and her friends, including two Muslim youths, were attacked by vigilantes.
- What
- Vigilantes disrupted a birthday party, assaulted attendees, and raised allegations of love jihad.
- When
- The incident occurred on December 27.
- Where
- The incident took place at a cafe in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The attack was allegedly triggered by the presence of two Muslim youths at the party, with claims of love jihad.
Vigilantes
Victim and Supporters
Motive
Vigilantes
Claim the incident was not about love jihad but was misportrayed.
Victim and Supporters
Believe the attack was motivated by religious discrimination and love jihad allegations.
- Victim
- 22-year-old nursing student
- Location
- Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Date of Incident
- December 27
- Number of Attackers
- Nearly two dozen
- Arrested Individuals
- Five (key accused still at large)
- Alleged Motive
- Love jihad
- Victim's Condition
- Distressed, confined to house, suffering from depression
- Key Accused
- Rishabh Thakur and Deepak Pathak
- Rishabh Thakur's Criminal Record
- Theft, assault, attempt to murder, extortion
Sources
‘Do I need to choose my friends based on religion?’: Woman after vigilantes disrupt her birthday at Bareilly cafe
Uttar Pradesh: Five arrested for attacking birthday party in Bareilly on ‘love jihad’ claims
