Lynching Verdict: 10 Men Found Guilty, Sentenced to 10 Years in Jail for Killing Muslim Man

An Indian court has sentenced ten men to ten years in jail for the lynching of Tabrez Ansari, a Muslim man who was tortured and forced to chant Hindu slogans before succumbing to his injuries. The incident occurred in 2019 in Jharkhand and highlighted the growing religious violence in the country.

Ansari was subjected to a harrowing ordeal when a mob accused him of burglary. He endured 12 hours of torture while tied to a pole, pleading for mercy. The disturbing incident was captured on video and widely shared on social media, showing him being coerced into chanting “Jai Sri Ram,” a Hindu slogan.

Tragically, Ansari’s condition worsened, and he died while in police custody, prompting public outrage.

After a thorough investigation, twelve individuals were arrested, and ten were found guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. They were each sentenced to ten years in prison.

Ansari’s wife expressed her dissatisfaction with the sentence and plans to appeal for a harsher penalty.

This case sheds light on the increasing number of vigilante attacks against minority Muslims in India, raising concerns about the government’s response to such incidents. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over Ansari’s murder, but further action is urged to protect religious minorities and ensure justice.

The sentencing of the ten men represents progress in addressing religious violence, but sustained efforts are needed to promote tolerance, justice, and equality.