Elderly Muslim man abused and brutally beaten in train; Family refutes suicide rumours
Kalyan: An elderly Muslim man traveling to Kalyan to visit his daughter was allegedly abused and brutally beaten up inside a train by several individuals. The incident has sparked outrage, with many calling for strict action against the perpetrators.
The victim, identified as Haji Ashraf Munyar from a village in Jalgaon District, was en route to Kalyan when he was assaulted near Igatpuri, allegedly on accusations of carrying beef.
Following the attack, rumors circulated suggesting that the elderly man had committed suicide.
However, these claims have been refuted by his family who confirmed that he is currently at his daughter's house in Kalyan. His son, Ashfaq, has filed a police complaint at the Igatpuri Railway Police station.
Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair made a series of tweets bringing attention towards the incident and demanding strict action from the side of the authorities.
"Haji Ashraf Munyar from a village in Jalgaon District traveling in a train to Kalyan to meet his daughter was abused and badly beaten up by goons in a train near Igatpuri alleging him of carrying beef," he wrote in the first tweet.
Haji Ashraf Munyar from a village in Jalgaon District travelling in a train to Kalyan to meet his daughter was abused and badly beaten up by goons in a train near Igatpuri alleging him of carrying beef. pic.twitter.com/uOr3vlqBqB
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) August 30, 2024
"Hello @DGPMaharashtra @MahaPolice @CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis @PawarSpeaks @AUThackeray @supriya_sule @uddhavthackeray @AjitPawarSpeaks @RailMinIndia @RailwaySeva @AshwiniVaishnaw
An Elderly Muslim man traveling to Kalyan to visit his daughter is abused and brutally beaten up inside a train by several goons.
Can we expect a strict action against all these goons seen in both the videos,” he questioned in another post.
Hello @DGPMaharashtra @MahaPolice @CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis @PawarSpeaks @AUThackeray @supriya_sule @uddhavthackeray @AjitPawarSpeaks @RailMinIndia @RailwaySeva @AshwiniVaishnaw
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) August 30, 2024
An Elderly Muslim man travelling to Kalyan to visit his daughter is abused and brutally beaten up… https://t.co/QBDHkh1j2r
"There are rumours doing rounds that the elderly person committed suicide. This is not true. He is currently at his daughter's house in Kalyan. His son Ashfaq has filed a police complaint at Igatpuri Railway Police,” he wrote confirming that the elderly man had not committed suicide.
There are rumours doing rounds that the elderly person committed suicide. This is not true. He is currently at his daughter's house in Kalyan. His son Ashfaq has filed a police complaint at Igatpuri Railway Police.
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) August 30, 2024
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Cyclone Fengal: Pondy govt issues heavy rain alert to residents via SMS
Puducherry (PTI): Puducherry experienced heavy rains on Saturday morning prompting the union territory administration to send SMS alerts to around 12 lakh residents cautioning them to remain vigilant as cyclonic storm Fengal is expected to make landfall near here later in the day.
District Collector A Kulothungan told PTI that all necessary steps have been taken to ensure that people remained safe.
"We have evacuated people from low lying areas and shelter homes are ready to accommodate them. Arrangements were also made to supply food packets," he said adding that National Disaster Relief Force from Arakonam has arrived to engage in relief and rehabilitation works.
According to the official, cyclone Fengal was expected to cross the coast in the evening. Control rooms have been opened in the collectorate and also in the line departments.
Toll free numbers 112, 1077 and also WhatsApp number 94889 81070 have been put in place to help people facing crisis to contact for help.
Cyclone Fengal is likely to cross between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram coasts close to Puducherry, official sources said. The government has advised people to stay indoors.
The entire stretch of beach road and also several tourist spots were closed to ensure that there was no movement of the people near the sea shore.
Schools and colleges remained closed today.
