India: Muslim Student Killed in UP and Delhi Court Orders FIR Over 2020 Riot Attack

India: Muslim Student Killed in UP and Delhi Court Orders FIR Over 2020 Riot Attack
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Two disturbing developments involving communal violence against Muslims in India emerged today from Muslim Mirror and court documents:

In Fatehpur, 17‑year‑old Mohammad Arish, a Muslim student, was brutally attacked and killed on July 23 near Kashiram Colony while en route to his coaching class. Police have arrested two suspects, and inquiries are ongoing into whether the motive was communal. The tragedy has sparked local calls for stronger protection for Muslim youth in Uttar Pradesh.

Meanwhile, in New Delhi, a Delhi court has mandated the filing of a fresh FIR following a complaint by Rahees Ahmed, whose family was allegedly targeted during the February 2020 northeast Delhi riots. In his complaint, the Muslim man alleged that his home was attacked and looted by a Hindutva mob who raised provocative slogans during the developments. The court highlighted hate speech, arson, looting, and police inaction at the time, and directed authorities to treat the case separately rather than subsume it under a general FIR that could dilute serious allegations. No arrests have yet been ordered, but the ruling revives hopes of accountability for victims of the riots.