UP: Preacher Assaulted, Humiliated During Religious Event; Four Arrested

In a village in Uttar Pradesh, a religious preacher and his assistant were attacked during a religious event.

The attackers, reportedly upset by the preacher's caste, cut their hair and forced them to perform humiliating acts.

The police have arrested four people.

Political leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav, are speaking out against the violence, calling it a violation of human rights and demanding justice.

The Samajwadi Party is warning of statewide protests if action isn't taken quickly.