Man arrested for assaulting Muslim vendor in Jaipur; Video shows accused calling him Bangladeshi
Netizens expose accused’s links with controversial BJP MLA Swami Balmukund Acharya
Jaipur: In a disturbing incident of alleged hate crime, a man identified as Anshul Dadhich was arrested after a video surfaced on social media showing him assaulting a Muslim vegetable vendor, Shahroz, in Jaipur’s Hawamahal Assembly constituency. The incident reportedly took place on Saturday under the Brahmpuri police station limits.
The viral video shows Dadhich, appearing fueled by extremist views, grabbing Shahroz by the collar and slapping him multiple times while verbally abusing him. A woman off-camera can be heard questioning Dadhich, asking, “Why are you beating him?” to which he replies, “Mulla hai, Bangladeshi.”
As the assault continues, Shahroz is seen pleading for mercy, asserting his nationality by saying, “I am Indian.” In response, Dadhich demands proof of citizenship, asking him to "pull down his pants" to verify his identity. Onlookers in the video can be heard asking for Shahroz's identity card, but none intervened to stop the attack.
Following widespread outrage and social media backlash, the police took cognizance of the incident and apprehended Dadhich. He later apologized for his actions, attributing the assault to being "sleep-deprived" at the time.
However, many netizens expressed frustration, accusing the police of not taking stricter legal action against Dadhich. Photos surfaced online showing him with BJP MLA Swami Balmukund Acharya, a politician known for his controversial speeches and for allegedly inciting communal tensions. This connection fueled further public anger, with many accusing political leaders of fostering an environment of hate.
“These goons only act boldly in mobs, especially against defenseless vendors, beggars, or physically disabled people. While Anshul has been arrested, don’t expect strict action from the police. He has close ties with BJP MLA @BMacharyaBJP, and reportedly acted on the MLA’s orders,” a social media user commented.
Another user shared the photo of Dadhich and Acharya together, writing, “Look, people have given proof… see the picture of both terrorists together.”
All India Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra also condemned the incident, accusing the BJP of encouraging communal hatred for political gains. In a post on X, she wrote, “This is what you get when you vote in a BJP state government. Beware, Haryana, beware. Make sure the ideology that produces these sick criminals finds no place in your state.”
This is what you get when you vote in a BJP state government. Beware Haryana, beware. Make sure the ideology that churns out these sick criminals finds no place in your state. https://t.co/kNTPhUMp0V
— Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) September 29, 2024
If the vegetable seller wanted, he could hv slammed this “single chasis” goon Anshul Dadhich right there, but-
— Avishek Goyal (@AG_knocks) September 28, 2024
-guy was from another state, poor on top of that and Muslim too.
These goons r only so brave in a mob, especially against defenseless vendors, beggars, or physically… pic.twitter.com/t27tQEVHNP
ये लो लोगों ने इसका प्रमाण भी दे दिया.. दोनों आतंकियों की साथ में भी तस्वीर देख लो https://t.co/vi5bCeApCS pic.twitter.com/CPSLbz0g9H
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Real Madrid fines Valverde and Tchouaméni half a million euros each for altercation
Barcelona (AP): Real Madrid slapped players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni with half-a-million-euro ($588,000) fines on Friday for their altercation during practice.
The massive fines came a day after the midfielders tussled when the team trained. Valverde said in a post on social media on Thursday that no punches were thrown. But Valverde knocked his head on a table and he suffered a small cut that required a brief hospital visit.
On social media, Valverde initially called it a “meaningless fight” with a teammate and said “everything has been blown out of proportion."
His employers, however, considered it a significant enough breach of team discipline to nail both Valverde and Tchouaméni with fines that bite even the bank account of a top soccer player. The half-a-million euro penalties reflect the reputational damage the club was enduring in a chaotic end to a disappointing season.
In a statement, the 15-time European champion said its disciplinary action was concluded after both players expressed to the club “their complete remorse for what happened and apologized to one another.”
Madrid added they also apologized to their teammates, the coaching staff and club supporters, as well as showing their willingness to accept whatever disciplinary action the club deemed “opportune.”
Tchouaméni was back training with Madrid on Friday, two days before they play at Barcelona in a clasico. Madrid has to win otherwise Barcelona will be crowned La Liga champion.
After being notified of the fine, he posted a public apology to the club and its fans on social media.
“What happened this week in training is unacceptable,” Tchouaméni wrote. "I say this while thinking about the example we are expected to set for young people, whether in football or at school.
“Above all, I am sorry for the image we projected of the club.”
Valverde was not at practice due to the head knock.
Both players are set to play in the World Cup next month, with Tchouaméni playing for France and Valverde for Uruguay.
Chaotic end to a poor season
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The run-in between the players, who for seasons have played side by side in Madrid's midfield, came after they argued this week in previous training sessions. But tempers boiled over on Thursday. Spanish media was rife with reports that the players previously disagreed over the club's decision to let coach Xabi Alonso go after just months on the job.
It was not the only altercation involving Madrid players during training this week. Álvaro Carreras confirmed he was in a “minor” incident with a teammate. Spanish media said he and fellow defender Antonio Rüdiger got into a scuffle.
Álvaro Arbeloa, the coach who was promoted from Madrid's reserve team when Alonso was fired in January, will face tough questions on what went wrong inside the changing room when he gives a press conference on Saturday ahead of the clasico at Camp Nou.
Madrid is facing a second consecutive campaign without a major trophy amid rumors in the Spanish media that club president Florentino Pérez is considering bringing back Jose Mourinho to straighten out his underperforming team.
