Camera footage reveals potential danger of hate preachers targeting Muslim women in UP amid goodwill

In a troubling development, the Uttar Pradesh police are currently investigating a video clip in which a Hindu priest is seen making threatening comments. The video, shared by Mohammed Zubair on April 7, 2022, shows the priest, identified as the local mahant of a small town called Khairabad, making communal and inflammatory comments.

The video, reportedly filmed outside a mosque in Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, shows the Mahant threatening to kidnap Muslim women and publicly rape them if any Muslim man harasses a local girl. The incident occurred near Sheshe wali Masjid, Khairabad, Sitapur, on April 2, 2022, at 2 PM.

The video also shows four policemen in the vicinity, three of whom are in the same car as the Mahant. However, no action was taken by the police even after five days of the incident being reported. The Sitapur police have stated that a senior policeman is currently investigating the matter.

The original source of the information is NDTV. Twitter users have asked for action against the spiritual leader identified as "Bajrang Muni." Several Twitter users have flagged the incident to the UN human rights body and the National Commission for Women.

The priest allegedly mentions an amount of 28 lakh being collected for his murder in the video. It is unclear at this time whether any further information is provided about the current status of the investigation or any potential charges against the priest or the policemen in the video.

This incident is a reminder of the importance of upholding the rule of law and ensuring that everyone, regardless of their religion or background, is treated with dignity and respect. It is crucial that the police conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into this matter to ensure that justice is served and that such incidents do not recur in the future.