A very shocking and disturbing incident has triggered widespread outrage in Uttar Pradesh. A Muslim woman wearing a burqa was physically assaulted in Muzaffarnagar. As if it weren’t enough the mob forcibly removed her hijab in the Khalapar area.

However, the disturbing incident was captured on a mobile phone by an eyewitness. The video was widely shared on various social media platforms. The video shows a group of men harassing the woman and beating the Hindu man accompanying her. The incident came to light as the video went viral on social media. Following this the police promptly arrested six individuals in connection to the case.

Victims Targeted While Returning from Work Errand

The alleged incident in question took place on April 12, between 4 and 4:30 PM. A 20-year-old woman, Farheen, a resident of Khalapar was returning after some work. She was accompanied by her colleague Sachin, who was returning from Sujdu. Both were going back after collecting a loan installment on behalf of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank.

According to reports both Farheen and her friend work in Utkarsh Small Finance Bank. The authorities stated that the duo was stopped in a narrow lane known as Darzi Wali Gali by a mob. The group of 8-10 individuals then verbally abused and physically assaulted both of them.

Eyewitnesses present at the scene captured the brutal incident on mobile phones. The footage quickly went viral online, prompting swift police intervention and arrest of 6 individuals.

Viral Video Sparks Outcry

The video which went viral on social media shows one of the men can be seen forcibly pulling off the woman’s hijab. Meanwhile, others present were recording and hurling abuses at them.

Who gave them the right to touch the girl let alone snatching her Hijab..

A Muslim woman was assaulted by a group of men and her hijab removed for riding with a Hindu man apparently her mother’s colleague in Muzaffarnagar’s Khalapar area.

Police registered a case and arrested… pic.twitter.com/vIywYjLMca

— Saba Khan (@ItsKhan_Saba) April 14, 2025

The mob did not stop here, the further went on assaulting the Hindu male companion, leaving both victims shocked and traumatized. In the video the woman can be seen struggling to defend herself amid the mob.

As the video was circulated on social media it sparked massive outrage. The netizens are demanding strict action against the perpetrators. The police responded promptly, rushed to the spot, dispersed the crowd, and escorted the victims safely to the police station.

Police Action and Arrests

Muzaffarnagar City Circle Officer (CO) Raju Kumar Sao stated, “On April 12, between approximately 4 and 4:30 PM, a Hindu man from Bhavan area and a Muslim woman from Khalapar, both associated with Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, were returning from Sujdu after collecting a loan installment. They were stopped and assaulted by some locals in Darzi Wali Gali”.

Conspiracy Theory Fuels Targeted Attacks

The assault is being linked to the controversial ‘Bhagwa Love Trap’ conspiracy theory. According to reports, this theory alleges that Hindu men are systematically targeting Muslim women in interfaith relationships. However the theory is widely debunked, it still continues to circulate among extremist groups, often fueling such mob attacks.

Public Demands Justice

Meanwhile, the brutality and severe nature of the Muzaffarnagar incident have led to nationwide condemnation. People have called for justice for the humiliation faced by the woman in public.

Several activists and citizens alike are urging law enforcement agencies to not only punish the attackers but also take steps to curb rising incidents of communal vigilantism from occurring in future.

The authorities have stated that a thorough investigation is ongoing. They also assured that further arrests will be made if additional suspects are identified.