Video shows man calling for abduction, acid attacks, killing of Muslims; action sought
New Delhi: A video circulating on social media platforms has raised widespread concern across the country. In the clip, a man identified as Rishabh Ojha is seen making statements that call for the abduction, acid attacks, and killing of Muslims. He also claims to be holding a Muslim man in captivity and subjecting him to abuse, with an intention to kill him later.
The video was first shared on X and later reposted on Instagram and Telegram. In the recording, Ojha speaks in Hindi and describes acts of violence, including acid attacks, forced religious conversion, and killings. The video has reportedly received thousands of views, with several users responding in support.
In the video, Ojha speaks about what he calls a “new method” of targeting people. “Earlier we used to shoot them or cut them, there was no fun in that. Now the method has changed,” he says, describing acid attacks as a way to inflict prolonged suffering and force victims to plead or agree to convert.
He further claims that such an act is already underway. “One is already in my control. He suffers every day. Soon he will get release,” he says, using the term “release” to suggest death. Observers note that even if the claim is false, the statement amounts to a serious threat that warrants immediate investigation. In the same video, Ojha appears to challenge law enforcement, saying, “If you think you can harm me or stop me, then try.”
Civil rights organisations, digital rights activists and several social media users have condemned the video, calling the statements a direct incitement to violence and a threat to public safety. They have urged authorities to take immediate action, investigate the claims made in the video, and ensure accountability, warning that failure to act could normalise hate speech and encourage real-world violence.
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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.
