The week from July 13 to July 19, 2026, witnessed a series of reported incidents affecting Hindu individuals, families, religious institutions and places of worship across India and Bangladesh. The incidents included attacks on Hindu mandirs and murtis, disruption of religious observances, threats against devotees, pressure for religious conversion, and cases involving Hindu women and minors. Several incidents also involved objectionable remarks or social media content targeting Hindu deities and religious practices.
In India, reported incidents spanning Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar, Delhi, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Haryana, Assam, Rajasthan and other regions included desecration of Hindu religious symbols, assaults, threats and disputes involving religious expression. Several cases resulted in police complaints, FIRs, arrests, investigations or administrative action, while in some cases the allegations remained under investigation or the identities of the perpetrators were not established.
A number of incidents during the week involved allegations concerning religious conversion. Complaints from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Jharkhand included allegations that economically vulnerable Hindus, women, minors or students were pressured, lured or threatened in connection with conversion to Christianity or Islam. In some cases, police investigations resulted in arrests, while in others authorities stated that investigations were continuing or that no direct evidence had initially been recovered.
Hindu places of worship were also repeatedly targeted in reported incidents. Mandirs in Bangladesh were vandalised, murtis damaged, donation boxes looted and religious property stolen. In India, reports included the desecration or removal of murtis, damage to mandirs and sacred objects, interference with religious rituals, and restrictions or objections involving Hindu religious symbols such as tilaks, kalavas and sacred threads.
The week also saw several reported incidents involving Hindu religious expression and public discourse. Remarks concerning Bhagwan Ram, Mata Sita, Bhagwan Krishna, Hindu religious practices, the Kanwar Yatra and the slogan Jai Shri Ram generated criticism and protests. At the same time, incidents involving Hindu devotees at religious processions and gatherings raised concerns over their ability to participate in religious observances without intimidation or disruption.
Across Bangladesh, reported incidents included attacks on Hindu families, mandirs and devotees, including a fatal attack on a Hindu woman whose family had gone to participate in Rath Yatra festivities. Other reports involved threats against a Hindu religious procession, attacks on Hindu devotees travelling to a mandir, mandir burglaries and vandalism, and disputes involving Hindu families and ancestral property.
July 13, 2026
1. Hindu family threatened with death after objecting to derogatory posts targeting Hindu deities in Maharajganj
In Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, unidentified individuals from Jagdishpur village, under Bhitauli police station, posted objectionable comments targeting Hindu deities on Facebook. The remarks were posted on the Facebook account of Reshma Devi’s son, a Hindu resident of the Mithaura police station area.
After the family objected to the remarks, a large number of individuals reached their residence on 13 July 2026 and threatened them with death. Reshma Devi stated that her son, who was employed in Dubai at the time, also received serious threats through social media in connection with the incident.
Following the threats, Rashtriya Bajrang Dal District President Vishal Pushkar submitted a memorandum to the Superintendent of Police, Maharajganj, seeking legal action against those responsible, an FIR under the applicable provisions, protection for the family, and action over the use of social media to spread religious hostility. Police stated that the matter was under investigation and that further action would be taken according to the applicable legal process.
2. Hindu family mandir vandalised, murtis desecrated and donation box cash stolen in Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh
In Aditmari Upazila of Lalmonirhat district, Bangladesh, unidentified miscreants entered a Hindu family mandir on the night of 13 July 2026, damaged several murtis and stole cash from the mandir’s donation box.
The affected family said the mandir had been used for regular worship for a long time and that this was the first such incident in their locality. They expressed shock over the attack and said it was carried out in a planned manner to hurt their religious sentiments.
Following the incident, local Hindus and other residents gathered at the mandir and demanded the identification and arrest of those responsible. They also urged the authorities to take prompt legal action and ensure punishment for those involved.
3. Hindu auto-rickshaw driver targeted over display of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ message in Hyderabad
In Hyderabad, Telangana, a Hindu auto-rickshaw driver named Bharat was harassed by Muslim men associated with AIMIM over a message displayed on the rear of his auto-rickshaw that read, “Anyone born on this earth is a Hindu. Jai Shri Ram. Changing your religion is like changing your father.” The men questioned him about the message, recorded the exchange and vandalised his auto-rickshaw, which was his only source of livelihood.
Bharat said the message was not directed against any religion and reflected a philosophical belief rooted in Hindu thought. He told the men that it was his vehicle and that he was free to display the message. The men subsequently filed a complaint against him at Attapur Police Station. Bharat that a sub-inspector later instructed him to remove the message and threatened legal action when he refused.
Hindu organisations gathered in support of Bharat, stating that the message reflected a Hindu philosophical concept and did not target any religious community. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar also extended support to Bharat and stated that he would provide him with a new auto to replace the damaged vehicle and seek action against those responsible.
4. Former DMK MP criticised for remarks on Hindu religious tradition in Chikkamagaluru
Former DMK MP Senthil Kumar criticised a traditional Hindu religious practice associated with the Sringeri Sharada Peetham Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam. He shared a video showing the Acharya arriving at a mandir, where a disciple placed the Acharya’s padukas on the ground before he wore them and proceeded for worship.
Commenting on the practice, Senthil Kumar said on social media that opposing such practices was what “Dravidianism” stood for and that anyone with “even a drop of self-respect” would never permit such an act. His remarks were criticised as disparaging a long-standing Hindu religious tradition and led to backlash on social media.
Users also circulated videos of DMK functionaries and supporters prostrating before party leaders, including Senthil Kumar and Udhayanidhi Stalin, questioning why Hindu religious expressions of reverence were being singled out for criticism.
5. Economically vulnerable Hindu villagers targeted for conversion to Christianity in Sidhi
In Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh, poor and vulnerable Hindu villagers from remote areas were targeted by Christian missionaries with promises of financial assistance, medical benefits and other inducements to convert to Christianity.
After reports of suspicious activity at a house in Chamrauhan village, members of Bajrang Dal reached the spot and staged a protest. Police arrived and brought the situation under control. Following an initial investigation, administrative officials and police stated that no direct evidence or incriminating material related to religious conversion was recovered from the scene, and no case was registered at that stage.
A detailed investigation was subsequently conducted at the intelligence and local levels. Despite the lack of concrete evidence during the initial investigation, local villagers and eyewitnesses maintained that religious conversion activities had taken place in remote villages and surrounding areas. Eyewitnesses stated that several poor villagers had converted to Christianity due to inducements offered by Christian missionaries.
Chawani Peethadhishwar Jagadguru Paramhans subsequently appealed to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, local public representatives and the state administration to implement stringent laws and take strict action against those responsible.
6. Hindu mandir desecrated, Shivlinga and Kanwar damaged, pandit assaulted in Kanpur Dehat
In Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh, a Shiv mandir in Shivnath Ka Purwa, under Gajner Police Station, was attacked by a Muslim man identified as Hafiz alias Alif, a resident of Bahraich, along with other Muslim men. The accused damaged the sacred Shivlinga and a Kanwar with bricks and stones, assaulted the mandir pandit and threatened to kill him.
The incident came to light after local resident Ravi Chauhan recorded and shared a video from the mandir. In the video, Chauhan said the attackers had damaged the Shivlinga and Kanwar and assaulted the pandit. The pandit also stated that Hafiz alias Alif and the other accused had assaulted him and threatened to kill him wherever they found him.
Local Hindu villagers gathered at the mandir, condemned the incident and demanded strict action against those responsible. Following the incident, police registered a case and initiated an investigation.
7. Tribal Hindu labourers targeted for conversion to Christianity in Dhrol
In Haripar village of Dhrol taluka, Jamnagar district, Gujarat, poor Hindu tribal labourers were targeted for conversion to Christianity through financial assistance and other inducements under the guise of service activities and collective prayer meetings.
Members of the Hindu Sena conducted a raid after receiving information about the activities and recovered a large quantity of Christian religious literature and books from the premises. The organisation that economically vulnerable Hindus had been gathered for some time and gradually influenced to convert to Christianity.
Following the raid, the Hindu Sena informed the Sarpanch of Haripar Gram Panchayat. Local police subsequently took cognisance of the matter and initiated an investigation. The investigation was underway at the time of the report.
July 14, 2026
8. Hindu schoolgirl abducted by Muslim man posing as Hindu in Meerut
In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, a Class 12 Hindu schoolgirl was lured and abducted by a Muslim man identified as Moinuddin, who posed as a Hindu. According to her family, Moinuddin had created an Instagram account using the Hindu name “Mannu Ji Bansal” and befriended the girl through the account. He was also seen wearing a kalava, a sacred Hindu thread, in photographs examined during the investigation.
The girl’s father lodged a complaint at Bhavanpur Police Station, following which police registered a case and formed multiple teams to trace her. Police examined digital evidence, including the accused’s Instagram account, call records and other technical inputs. Technical surveillance indicated that the mobile locations of both Moinuddin and the girl were in Indore, prompting police teams to conduct searches there. Police also searched locations in Rajasthan and questioned the accused’s family members.
Following the girl’s disappearance, office-bearers of several Hindu organisations reached Bhavanpur Police Station and demanded her immediate recovery. The victim’s family also repeatedly approached the police and senior officials, expressing concern for her safety.
Meerut Rural Superintendent of Police Abhijeet Singh said that several police teams were conducting raids based on technical evidence to recover the girl and arrest the accused, and that efforts to trace both remained ongoing.
9. Hindu devotees attacked and vehicle vandalised while travelling to mandir in Gaibandha, Bangladesh
In Gaibandha, Bangladesh, a group of Hindu devotees travelling to the Sri Sri Radha-Gobinda and Kali Mandir for worship were attacked after a group of Muslims intercepted their bus, shouted provocative slogans, vandalised the vehicle and assaulted several passengers. Multiple devotees were injured, with some sustaining serious injuries and receiving treatment at a local hospital.
Police reached the scene after the incident, but many of the attackers had reportedly fled. The identities of the attackers and information regarding arrests or registration of a criminal case were not available at the time of the report.
One injured devotee said repeated attacks had left many Hindu families living in fear. Human rights activists called for effective security measures, prompt investigation and accountability for those responsible.
The incident occurred amid opposition to the Ram statue project and Sanatan Complex at the Sri Sri Radha-Gobinda and Kali Mandir in Palashbari. The project had faced calls for the demolition of the under-construction 82-foot murti of Bhagwan Shri Ram and the mandir complex.
10. Hindu mandir of Mata Kali burgled and donation box looted in Chattogram, Bangladesh
In Padua village of Lohagara Upazila in Chattogram, Bangladesh, unidentified miscreants burgled the Sri Sri Karunamayee Kali Mandir and looted cash from its donation box.
The incident occurred late on 14 July 2026. The perpetrators scaled the mandir wall, entered the premises, broke open the toilet door to gain access, locked the main entrance gate from inside and then broke open the donation box before fleeing with the cash.
The burglary came to light the following morning when mandir workers arrived for daily puja. A hammer and an iron cutting tool were found abandoned inside the mandir compound, while some of the stolen money was found scattered near the adjoining Padua Ward Government Primary School.
Local Hindus condemned the incident and demanded that those responsible be identified and brought to justice. They also called for increased security at mandirs and other Hindu places of worship and urged the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and take appropriate legal action.
11. Historic Bhutnath Dham in Bangladesh vandalised, Bhagwan Shiv murti desecrated and shrine looted
A historic Hindu shrine, Bhutnath Dham in Bhimpur Union under Mahadevpur Upazila of Naogaon district, Bangladesh, was vandalised and looted by unidentified miscreants during the night of 14 July 2026. The attackers broke into the shrine, damaged the sacred murti of Bhagwan Bhutnath (Shiv), and took valuables and other articles belonging to the place of worship.
The incident came to light the following morning when local devotees visited the shrine. The attack caused concern among members of the local Hindu community, who condemned the vandalism and demanded that those responsible be identified and brought to justice. They also urged the authorities to strengthen security at Hindu places of worship, recover the stolen property and take measures to prevent similar incidents.
The perpetrators remained unidentified. No individual victim was reported in the incident, while the Hindu shrine and its religious property were targeted. The case status was reported as unknown, and an investigation was sought by members of the local Hindu community.
12. 400-year-old Shiv mandir targeted; murtis vandalised, cross erected
In Lingamalai, located in Malampatti village under Viralimalai Union in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, a 400-year-old Shiv mandir and its surrounding lands were targeted through encroachment, vandalism and the installation of a Christian cross. The hill, historically known as Lingamalai because of its association with the Shiv Linga, was also referred to as “Saveriyar Malai”, meaning St. Xavier’s Hill, after Christian missionary St. Francis Xavier.
The matter came to light after Hindu Munnani submitted a petition to the Pudukkottai District Collector. The organisation stated that the hill was home to a 400-year-old Shiv mandir and that approximately 300 acres of mandir land, under the Forest Department’s control in the mandir’s name, had been illegally transferred through pattas, encroached upon and converted into plots for sale by Christians.
Hindu Munnani further stated that murtis of Bhagwan Shiv and Mata Amman inside the mandir had been vandalised and broken, while Hindu devotees visiting the mandir were threatened and intimidated. The organisation also stated that a Christian cross had been installed atop Lingamalai for around ten years and that the hill was being referred to as “Saveriyar Malai”.
The issue had earlier led to tensions between Hindus and Christians, with criminal cases registered against Hindus. The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court had directed that no maintenance work be carried out on the cross erected atop the hill, but Hindu Munnani stated that Christians continued to maintain the structure.
Local Hindus approached Hindu Munnani seeking restoration of Lingamalai and the Shiv mandir, protection of mandir lands and unhindered worship. Hindu Munnani subsequently petitioned the District Collector, seeking action against the encroachments, protection of mandir property and implementation of the existing court orders.
13. Shanidev murti removed from Hindu mandir and thrown into drain in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh
In Khurja city of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, an unidentified person removed the murti of Bhagwan Shanidev from a small shrine outside the Shri Navdurga Shakti Mandir complex and threw it into a nearby drain.
The incident came to light on 14 July 2026 when devotees found the murti missing. Members of the mandir committee reached the site and lodged a police complaint, while Vishwa Hindu Parishad workers also gathered at the mandir.
Police examined CCTV footage from the area, which showed a suspect removing the murti from the mandir premises. The murti was subsequently recovered from a nearby drain with the help of local residents. Mandir representatives and VHP members described the act as an insult to Hindu religious sentiments and demanded strict action. Police said efforts were underway to identify and apprehend the accused.
The incident involved the deliberate removal and disposal of a revered Hindu religious murti. The murti of Bhagwan Shanidev, a sacred object of worship, was removed from its shrine and thrown into a drain, an act that desecrated the religious representation and offended the sentiments of local Hindu devotees.
The accused was an unidentified male, and police were investigating the matter. A complaint had been filed, while the case status remained under investigation.
July 15 , 2026
14. Hindu doctor shot dead in broad daylight in Karachi after handing over money to armed robbers, Pakistan
In Karachi, Pakistan, Hindu doctor Dr Akash Kumar was shot dead in broad daylight during an armed robbery, despite having handed over the money demanded by the assailants. He was travelling with his father and cousin near the Teen Talwar area after withdrawing cash from a bank when armed men intercepted their vehicle.
According to his family, the attackers demanded money and opened fire after the cash was handed over, shooting Dr Kumar multiple times in the chest. He succumbed to his injuries shortly afterwards.
The incident triggered outrage, with the victim’s family questioning how the attack occurred in an area reportedly covered by hundreds of surveillance cameras and heavy police presence. Karachi Police said the investigation was underway and that officials were examining whether the fatal bullet was fired by the robbers or a bank security guard during an exchange of gunfire. CCTV footage was being reviewed and a manhunt was launched to identify those responsible.
Dr Kumar’s family demanded a swift and transparent investigation and that all those involved be brought to justice. His colleagues from the medical fraternity also mourned his death and called for stronger public safety measures.
The available information does not establish that Dr Kumar was killed because of his Hindu identity. The incident was reported as an armed robbery, and authorities had not announced any arrests at the time of reporting. Given the absence of case-specific evidence establishing a religious motive, the case remains classified as undecided.
Dr Akash Kumar was the sole victim, an adult male who died in the incident. The perpetrators remained unidentified.
15. Hindu religious threads cut during Vat Savitri Puja by Muslim teacher in Siwan, Bihar
In Rajanpura village under Hasanpura block of Siwan district, Bihar, Muslim teacher Khalida Zia was seen cutting sacred threads tied by Hindu women around a banyan tree during Vat Savitri Puja at the premises of Upgraded Secondary School.
Vat Savitri Puja is a Hindu religious observance during which married women fast and tie sacred threads around a banyan tree while praying for the long life, health and prosperity of their husbands. A video of the incident later circulated on social media, showing the teacher using scissors to cut the threads.
Local Hindu residents said the teacher had initially attempted to cut the threads with a blade and returned the following day with scissors. They said they objected to her actions, but she continued cutting the threads. The incident triggered anger among local Hindus, while Hindu organisations demanded action and a fair investigation.
School Principal Madhusudan Ram claimed that the teacher was mentally unstable and said complaints regarding her conduct had previously been submitted to education authorities on three occasions. He also that she was irregular in attending school and had marked her attendance online before leaving the premises on several occasions. According to him, she was appointed as a mathematics teacher under TER-2.
A complaint was registered, and the accused remained a single female perpetrator. The exact date on which the threads were cut was not specified in the available information; 15 July 2026 was recorded as the incident date.
16. Hindu woman sexually assaulted and pressured to convert to Islam for marriage by Muslim man in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh
In Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, a Hindu woman was sexually assaulted, threatened and pressured to convert to Islam and marry a Muslim man identified as Salman, son of Aziz Rain of Udaishahpur village.
According to the complaint, on 15 July 2026, Salman entered the woman’s house while she was alone, grabbed her hand, attempted to sexually assault her and tore her clothes when she resisted. He threatened to kill her unless she converted to Islam and married him. The incident was interrupted when the woman’s mother returned home, following which the accused fled.
The victim further that Salman continued contacting her and her family through WhatsApp and telephone calls, including from other people’s numbers. She stated that he repeatedly pressured her to change her religion and marry him, while threatening to kill her if she refused. The threats continued until at least 18 July 2026, prompting the victim’s mother to approach the police.
Aspur Deosara Police Station registered FIR No. 192/2026 under Sections 76, 333, 352 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with Sections 3 and 5(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021. The investigation was assigned to Sub-Inspector Sanjay Kumar.
According to the report, police subsequently arrested Salman, 22, near Kopa-Amargarh Road and produced him before the competent court. Further legal proceedings were initiated.
The case involved allegations of sexual assault, threats and sustained pressure on a Hindu woman to abandon her religion and convert to Islam for marriage. The demand for conversion formed a central part of the threats and coercion. The case was therefore classified under predatory proselytisation involving harassment, threats and coercion for conversion.
The victim was one adult Hindu woman, while the accused was one male. The case status was recorded as arrested.
17. Hindu women pressured to convert, threatened with eviction in Chandauli
Seven Hindu women in Gopalapur village under Mughalsarai tehsil of Chandauli district approached the Sub-Divisional Magistrate with a complaint alleging that the village pradhan and his son had been pressuring them to convert their religion or vacate the land where their families had been living for nearly three generations.
The women, identified as Kaushalya Devi, Hiravati Devi, Tetra Devi, Babbo Devi, Sharda Devi, Rajmani and Gyanti, stated that their families possessed a 52-biswa patta for the property. They that the pressure to convert was linked to a dispute over the land, where a Panchayat Bhawan had been proposed.
Rajmani that the village pradhan told her to either change her religion or leave the land. Gyanti stated that her family had been residing there since her father-in-law excavated a pond on the property for fish farming. She further that attempts were repeatedly made to demolish the property’s boundary wall and that the pradhan’s son threatened to kill her while brandishing a country-made pistol.
The women, who said their families depended on daily wage labour, sought protection for their families, their homes and land, as well as freedom to practise their religion without coercion. Sub-Divisional Magistrate Rajeev Mohan Saxena confirmed receipt of the complaint and said that an inquiry would be conducted and appropriate action taken.
The case involved seven adult female victims. The perpetrators were the village pradhan and his son, with both identified as male; their religious identities were not specified.
18. Hindu religious event disrupted in Ghazipur, Hanuman murti thrown into drain
A Hindu religious gathering in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, was disrupted after a woman identified by local Hindu devotees as a Jai Bhim supporter interrupted a Hanuman Chalisa recitation at a mandir and threw a murti of Bhagwan Hanuman into a nearby drain.
The incident took place during a puja when devotees were reciting the Hanuman Chalisa. The woman kicked the loudspeaker being used for the religious programme, attacked devotees with a water pipe and abused Bhagwan Hanuman. Her actions led to anger among local residents, who demanded that police register an FIR and take legal action.
The incident involved the desecration of a Hindu religious murti and disruption of an ongoing religious observance. The devotees were also attacked while participating in the religious programme.
The perpetrator was one woman, identified by the devotees as an Ambedkarite and Jai Bhim supporter. No further details regarding her identity were provided. The case status was reported as unknown.
19. Tribal children lured with promise of free education by organised Christian network for religious conversion in Udaipur
Seven poor tribal Hindu children from different villages in Jhadol tehsil of Udaipur district, Rajasthan, were lured and taken under the pretext of providing free education by an organised network of Christian missionaries.
The children were taken by bus from Udaipur to Ahmedabad and subsequently boarded a train bound for Goa. They were being transported further to Tamil Nadu when railway officials and the Goa Child Welfare Committee intervened and rescued them.
During questioning, the children provided details about their villages, enabling the Goa Child Welfare Committee to contact authorities in Udaipur. They also stated that they had been made to attend church in Jhadol. A joint team of Udaipur Police and the Child Welfare Committee subsequently travelled to Goa and brought all seven children back to Udaipur on 18 July.
The investigation identified more than 15 similar cases involving children from Udaipur and neighbouring villages who were lured and sent to Tamil Nadu through a similar method. Udaipur MP Dr Mannalal Rawat said comparable cases had earlier been reported from Kanuwara, Bichhiwara and Kalinjara. He stated that after increased public awareness made such activities more difficult, those involved changed their method and began attracting poor tribal children by offering free education.
Dr Rawat also stated that the tribal children were being manipulated and that those supporting conversion justified it by claiming that tribals were not Hindus. He described the conversion of poor tribals through manipulation as a serious issue that needed to be stopped.
Dr Rawat wrote to Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking investigations by the National Investigation Agency, Central Bureau of Investigation and Intelligence Bureau. He also sought the formation of a Special Investigation Team to examine possible interstate and international links, including digital financial transactions associated with the operation.
Following the incident, members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad met Child Welfare Committee officials and demanded strict action against those responsible.
The seven victims were minors, comprising five boys and two girls, and all belonged to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe category. The perpetrators were described as an organised Christian network, with their number and gender not specified. The case status was reported as unknown.
20. Objectionable videos depicting Hindu gods circulated on social media in Yamunanagar, Haryana
Hindu religious sentiments were reportedly hurt in Yamunanagar, Haryana, after objectionable and obscene videos depicting Hindu gods and mataes were circulated on social media. On 15 July 2026, Jayant Swami, a resident of Subhash Nagar, filed a complaint stating that a video containing obscene and offensive remarks about Hindu deities had been posted from a Facebook account named Shaurya Mehla.
Following the complaint, the Cyber Crime Police Station conducted a preliminary inquiry and registered a case against an unidentified person under relevant legal provisions concerning the hurting of religious sentiments. Police began a technical investigation to identify the person operating the Facebook account and verify the authenticity of the video.
Officials said information related to the relevant social media accounts was being collected and that further action would be taken after completion of the investigation. The accused remains unidentified, with one male perpetrator recorded in connection with the case.
21. Hindu family attacked over land dispute in Madaripur, Bangladesh
A Hindu family in the Purba Swaramngal (Tekerhat) area of Rajoir Upazila in Madaripur district, Bangladesh, was attacked at their residence on the night of 15 July 2026 amid a dispute over ancestral land. A group of men identified as Md. Selim Sheikh, Md. Chanowar Hossain, Md. Chobahan Dhali, Md. Jahangir Munshi, Md. Sohel Munshi and several others entered the property, vandalised the house and assaulted family members.
Mukti Bhattacharya was seriously injured after being assaulted with sharp weapons and physical force. She later broadcast the incident live on Facebook while covered in blood and seeking help. Gold ornaments and cash were also reportedly looted from the house. The attackers threatened to kill the family if they did not vacate the property within three days.
The family said the dispute concerned their ancestral land and that a court case over the property was already pending, with a High Court stay order reportedly in force. Despite this, attempts were made to forcibly occupy the land. Following the attack, Mukti Bhattacharya was admitted to Rajoir Upazila Health Complex for treatment.
The incident involved two adult Hindu victims, Gautam Bhattacharya and Mukti Bhattacharya. The perpetrators were a group of five to ten men. The case remains sub-judice.
22. Minor Hindu girl sexually exploited after Muslim youth posed as Hindu in Sahibganj, Jharkhand
A minor Hindu girl in Ranga village of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, was deceived and sexually exploited by a Muslim youth, Manawar Ansari, who introduced himself as a Hindu named Manohar. The two had studied together and became acquainted.
On 15 July 2026, the girl left home saying she was going to school in Barhet. Her family later learnt that Manawar had taken her to Shivgadi Mandir, where he attempted to marry her by applying vermilion to her forehead while presenting himself as a Hindu. Her mother also that the accused had taken the girl to Ranchi on 29 June, where he repeatedly harassed and sexually exploited her.
A burqa was reportedly found on the scooter used by the accused. People at the Shivgadi Mandir noticed the marriage ritual and informed the mandir management committee, which reviewed CCTV footage and alerted Barhet police.
23. Leftist comedian Kunal Kamra makes remarks about Hindu deities during protest in Delhi
During a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on 15 July 2026, stand-up comedian and political satirist Kunal Kamra made remarks about Bhagwan Ram and Mata Sita while criticising the Central Government. A video of the remarks circulated on social media the same day.
Kamra compared Bhagwan Ram with businessman Mukesh Ambani, referring to the government taking the name of Sita’s husband while doing the work of Nita’s husband. The remarks drew criticism from Hindu social media users, who objected to the manner in which the names of the Hindu deities were used.
The remarks were made during a protest associated with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). Those present, including CJP protesters and leaders, were seen laughing and cheering following the comments.
Supreme Court advocate Amita Sachdeva subsequently sent Kamra a legal notice demanding an apology, removal of the video from all platforms, and an undertaking not to use the names of Hindu deities in a mocking or casual manner during political protests. She stated that failure to comply would lead to criminal and other legal action.
24. Hindu ITI student alleges Muslim classmate pressured her to convert to Islam and marry through nikah in Seoni
A Hindu student of an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, has that her Muslim classmate, Sohail Khan, also known as Wahid Khan, pressured her to convert to Islam and marry him through nikah. The complaint was submitted to the Women’s Police Station and Kotwali Police Station in Seoni on 15 July 2026.
The student that Sohail had initially befriended her but later repeatedly contacted her through WhatsApp, followed her and obstructed her while she travelled to the ITI. She further that he pressured her to convert to Islam and threatened to kill her and her family when she refused. She stated that she approached the police seeking legal action after being subjected to continued harassment.
The complaint came to light after a video circulated showing some individuals assaulting Sohail in a field near Kheritek in the Dhunda Seoni police station area. The incident was reportedly linked to a dispute described as a love affair. Following the circulation of the video, the student came forward and detailed her allegations against Sohail.
In a video circulated on X, the student reiterated that Sohail had harassed her while she travelled to the ITI, repeatedly pressured her to convert to Islam and threatened her over her refusal. Police stated that the complaint was under investigation and that further legal action would be taken on the basis of the evidence gathered.
July 16, 2026
25. Hindu lawyer arrested after protesting over Islamic prayers assigned to Hindu child in Hyderabad school
A Hindu advocate and Bharatiya Janata Party leader, K. Karuna Sagar, was arrested by Telangana Police after protesting outside a private school in Saidabad, Hyderabad, over an incident involving a six-year-old Hindu Class II student. The child had reportedly been assigned Islamic prayers, including the Kalma and Surah Al-Fatiha, as homework.
The child’s parents had objected to repeated instructions asking him to learn and recite Islamic prayers and raised the matter with the school principal and teachers. The school initially stated that the homework was intended only for Muslim students who had opted for Islamic religious studies. It later acknowledged a violation and terminated the services of the teacher responsible, Shaikh Aisha Parveen.
The parents subsequently informed police that they were satisfied with the school’s action, accepted its apology and did not wish to pursue the matter further. Charminar Zone Deputy Commissioner of Police K. Kiran Prabhakar stated that no FIR had been registered as the family had not submitted a formal complaint.
Meanwhile, BJP leaders staged a protest outside the school demanding police action. During the protest, police detained several protesters, including advocate K. Karuna Sagar. Sagar stated that he had been arrested while questioning why no FIR had been registered over what he described as the forced religious instruction of the Hindu child. Former BJP MLA and current Independent MLA T. Raja Singh also participated in the protest.
In a video circulated on X, Sagar said that he had come to question the police over the absence of an FIR and demanded the arrest of those responsible for making the child read Islamic religious texts. Following the protest, he was arrested. Telangana Education Department officials subsequently visited the school and spoke with the principal and teachers regarding the incident.
26. Hindu activist assaulted and threatened by Muslim mob after opposing cow slaughter in Chennai
In Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Hindu activist Shivji, founder and president of Bharat Hindu Munnani, was assaulted and threatened with death by a mob of around 200 Muslims after he objected to the slaughter of calves.
On 16 July 2026, Shivji lodged a complaint at H-8 Police Station regarding the slaughter of calves and accompanied police personnel to the location. According to the complaint submitted by Bharat Hindu Munnani, information about the police action was conveyed to several Muslim organisations, following which a large group gathered at the spot. Shivji was assaulted in the presence of police, his vehicle was snatched and he was threatened with death.
On 19 July, Bharat Hindu Munnani submitted a detailed complaint to the police seeking action against those involved in the assault and against individuals and organisations it had spread false narratives regarding its opposition to cow slaughter, closure of beef shops and slaughter of calves. The organisation also that some Muslim organisations affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) had created a tense atmosphere around the issue.
The organisation demanded strict action from the Chennai Metropolitan Police and stated that Hindu organisations would jointly organise a protest outside the police station if appropriate action was not taken. The complaint and related evidence were shared by Tamil Nadu Bharat Hindu Munnani president R. D. Prabhu.
27. Hindu siblings assaulted and woman pressured to convert to Islam in Barabanki
In the Ramnagar area of Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh, a Hindu woman was assaulted and pressured to convert to Islam by two Muslim men, identified as Shamim and Salman. Her brother was also assaulted when he went to rescue her.
The woman was reportedly intercepted while travelling to Ganeshpur Market and taken to a house after being assaulted. She that she was confined there and assaulted by several individuals and women, while being pressured to convert to Islam.
Hearing her cries for help, her brother reached the location and attempted to rescue her. He was also assaulted, and his motorcycle was taken away. The siblings subsequently escaped and approached the police.
The woman submitted a complaint at Ramnagar Police Station and also sent a representation to the Superintendent of Police. Based on her complaint, police registered a case against Shamim, Salman and other unidentified persons and began an investigation. Ramnagar Station House Officer Arun Pratap Singh stated that further legal action would be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
28. Muslim man threatens to bomb Hindu Rath Yatra in Bangladesh
A Muslim man in Bangladesh issued threats on social media targeting the annual Hindu Rath Yatra, calling for the procession to be attacked with explosives and urging violence against Hindu devotees. A screenshot of the message, circulated on social media by Islamist Ataur Rahman Bikrampuri, who was described as a known extremist and former prisoner, showed calls to create chaos during the procession and attack its participants.
The message triggered concerns over the safety of devotees expected to participate in the Rath Yatra. Several Hindus urged the administration to strengthen security arrangements and called for an investigation into the threat. Security experts also stressed that threats against religious gatherings should be taken seriously and urged authorities to identify those responsible and take action under the law. At the time of reporting, law enforcement agencies had not issued an official statement on the matter.
The threat came amid reported tensions surrounding Hindu religious symbols and places of worship in Bangladesh. Earlier, there had been opposition from Islamist figures to the construction of an 82-foot murti of Bhagwan Shri Ram and the Sanatan Complex at the Shri Shri Radha Govinda and Kali Mandir in Palashbari, including calls for their demolition and desecration.
The incident was reported amid a wider period of attacks and intimidation against Hindus in Bangladesh. The Rath Yatra threat specifically targeted a Hindu religious procession and its devotees, raising concerns over their ability to peacefully observe the festival.
The perpetrator was identified as a Muslim man, while the exact number of other persons involved was not stated. The case status remained unknown.
29. Muslim cleric claims Bhagwan Krishna and Bhagwan Ram were Muslims, remarks spark protests in Jharkhand
A Muslim cleric, Maulana Jarjis Ansari of Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, made remarks on social media claiming that Bhagwan Shri Krishna was a Muslim who offered namaz five times a day and that Bhagwan Shri Ram was also a namazi. The video was reportedly old and had been recorded during a religious event in Jharkhand before resurfacing and going viral.
The remarks triggered protests and demands for legal action from Hindu organisations, sadhus and religious leaders. Mahendra Pratap Singh, president of the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mukti Nyas, said the comments hurt Hindu sentiments and demanded an apology. Vrindavan-based kathavachak Mridul Kant Shastri also condemned the remarks and called for legal action.
The Vishwa Hindu Sena demanded stringent legal action against the cleric, while the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s Braj Pradesh leadership described the remarks as serious. Members of the Hindu Mahasabha also protested outside a police station after an FIR was registered against the cleric.
Several sadhus in Mathura also criticised the remarks. Sant Priya Dasi said that describing Bhagwan Shri Krishna as a Muslim was historically and religiously untenable, while Sant Dinesh Sharma Falahari wrote to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath seeking stringent legal action.
The exact date on which the remarks were originally made was not stated in the available information. The case was reported on 16 July 2026. The accused was identified as Maulana Jarjis Ansari, and the case status was not known.
30. Hindu family attacked over land dispute in Bangladesh, alleges pressure to leave village
A Hindu family in Sagar Dakhati village of Keshabpur Upazila in Jashore district, Bangladesh, that they had been facing prolonged pressure to leave the area over a land dispute. On 15 July 2026, Nur Islam Mondal, Rafiqul, Roni, Jahangirul, Sumon, Badhsha and around 10-12 others attacked the family.
Sushanta Mondal, his brother Dulal Mondal, his nephew Amit Mondal and his wife Swapna Rani Mondal were injured in the attack. The family that Swapna Rani Mondal was also sexually assaulted after the accused pulled off her clothes.
The family stated that similar attacks had taken place previously, forcing them to leave their home out of fear. They also that the accused were associated with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its student wing.
A complaint was filed at Keshabpur Police Station. Officer-in-Charge Rokonuzzaman Khan said that legal action would be taken against those responsible. The case was registered on the basis of the family’s complaint and remained under investigation.
31. Hindu woman assaulted after refusing Muslim man’s demand to convert for marriage in Barabanki
In Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, a Dalit Hindu woman was lured into a relationship on the promise of marriage by a Muslim man, who later pressured her to convert to Islam. The woman stated in her complaint that she had been in contact with the accused for four to five months before he persuaded her to accompany him on 16 July 2026. She left home carrying a gold ring, a pair of anklets and around Rs 6,500 in cash and was taken to a relative’s house.
According to the complaint, people present at the house told her that the marriage could take place only if she converted to Islam. After she refused, the accused took her into a room and attempted to sexually assault her. She escaped, following which those present assaulted her with kicks, punches and sticks, subjected her to casteist abuse and threatened to kill her. Her family members, who reached the location in search of her, were also assaulted before taking her home. The accused retained the jewellery and cash she had carried.
Ramnagar Police registered an FIR on the basis of her complaint and began an investigation. Police stated that further action would follow after examining the available evidence and recording witness statements. The woman’s identity was withheld to protect her privacy.
32. Jagannath Rath Yatra stopped midway by Mumbai Police despite prior permission
In Malvani, Mumbai, the Jagannath Rath Yatra organised by Hindu devotees was stopped midway by the police on 16 July 2026. The organisers stated that they had obtained the required permissions and were conducting the procession along its approved route.
During the procession, police personnel intervened and stopped the Yatra, while also attempting to alter its route, according to the organisers. The intervention led to confusion among devotees. A scuffle reportedly broke out between police personnel and some devotees, following which additional police personnel were deployed at the spot.
Members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal staged a sit-in protest, questioning why the permitted procession had been stopped and demanding an explanation from the authorities. At the time of reporting, the local police administration had not issued an official statement explaining the reasons for stopping the Yatra.
The incident involved Hindu devotees participating in the religious procession, while the reported action was attributed to the state and police administration.
33. Mandir vandalised during Durga Puja preparations in Bangladesh
A Kali mandir in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, was vandalised during preparations for Durga Puja after a Muslim man entered the Daridra Bhandar Kali Mandir and threw eggs at puja materials. The incident caused unrest among devotees and members of the mandir management committee.
Eyewitnesses and mandir committee members caught the man and handed him over to members of the Army, who subsequently handed him over to the police. Mandir authorities condemned the incident and demanded legal action. Security around the mandir was strengthened following the incident.
The man was identified as BNP leader Yamin Nabil. According to information circulated in a video on X, police later released him, stating that he was mentally unstable.
34. CJP supporter mocks Hindu devotees participating in Kanwar Yatra in Delhi
In Jantar Mantar, Delhi, a supporter of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) mocked Hindu devotees participating in the Kanwar Yatra, a pilgrimage associated with Bhagwan Shiv. The incident came to light after a video of the man was circulated on social media on 16 July 2026.
In the video, the man questioned why young people were participating in the Kanwar Yatra instead of joining the CJP movement. He that youths were trying to secure their future through religion and said they should instead focus on education and support Sonam Wangchuk.
The remarks were made in the context of a CJP protest at Jantar Mantar concerning students and unemployed graduates. The CJP emerged in May 2026 as a youth-led online movement addressing issues including unemployment and examination-related concerns and later organised a street protest at Jantar Mantar.
The case involved Hindu devotees as the affected group. The identity of the individual who made the remarks was not specified, and the case status was unknown.
35. Minor Hindu student scolded by her teacher for wearing a tilak at school in Cooch Behar, West Bengal
In Cooch Behar, West Bengal, a minor Hindu student at Andraran Fulbari Harirdham High School in Tufanganj Municipality was scolded by her female teacher for wearing a tilak to school.
In a video that later went viral on social media, the student said the teacher told her that wearing a tilak was not allowed in school and remarked that if students wore tilaks, they might also start wearing lipstick. The student said she felt deeply hurt and upset after the incident and subsequently recorded a video describing what had happened.
The video triggered reactions on social media, with Hindu users demanding action against the teacher and justice for the student.
36. Hindu child subjected to Islamic indoctrination as Muslim teacher assigns Kalma and Fateha as homework in Hyderabad
In Hyderabad, Telangana, a six-year-old Hindu student studying in Class II at a private school was repeatedly instructed by his Muslim teacher, Shaikh Aisha Parveen, to learn Islamic prayers as homework.
The issue came to light after the child’s aunt, Supriya Gaud, shared his ordeal on social media. She said the child’s homework diary contained instructions on 11 July 2026 to learn the 1st and 2nd Kalma, which was later struck off, and again on 15 July to learn Surah Al Fateha. She said similar instructions had been given previously.
The family questioned the school management, which initially stated that learning the prayers was mandatory for all students but later said the entries had been made by mistake. According to an NDTV report, the teacher told police that the homework had been inadvertently written in the Hindu student’s diary. The child was reportedly the only Hindu student in a class of 25.
The parents submitted a complaint to the police and sought action from the Education Department. BJP leaders also met the family and demanded an investigation. The school subsequently dismissed the teacher, with the termination letter stating that she was permanently disqualified from future employment in the institution’s education group.
July 17, 2026
37. CJP protester mocks Hindu beliefs with derogatory ‘gau mutra’ remark in Delhi
During a protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, a protester made a derogatory remark mocking Hindu religious beliefs by referring to “gau mutra” (cow urine). He said, “Andh Bhakton ka kehna hai gau mutr piyo aur theek ho jaoge” (“Blind devotees say drink cow urine and you will get cured”).
A video of the remarks was circulated on social media and drew criticism from members of the Hindu community. The statement was made in the context of the CJP’s protest, which was organised as part of its ‘Chalo Sansad’ programme.
The CJP had emerged in May 2026 as a youth-led movement focused on issues including education and employment. The movement was founded by Abhijeet Dipke, an Aam Aadmi Party member. Its activities later included remarks and slogans concerning Hindu religious symbols, deities and organisations.
38. Minor Hindu girl abducted and sexually assaulted by Muslim man posing as Hindu in Assam
A 17-year-old Hindu girl from the Nepali community was abducted and sexually assaulted by a Muslim man, Nur Hussain alias Nur Ali, in Kumalia No. 4 village under Biswanath Chariali in Assam’s Sonitpur district. The accused used the Hindu name “Rahul” on Facebook to conceal his identity and lure the girl into a relationship.
The girl was taken to the accused’s residence and held captive for four days. During her disappearance, the accused reportedly visited her family while continuing to pose as “Rahul” and pretended to enquire about her whereabouts. Local Hindu youths became suspicious and followed him to his house, where they found and rescued the girl. She reportedly told them that she had been sexually assaulted, threatened with death and held captive.
Following the rescue, local residents vandalised and set fire to the accused’s house. Police intervened, arrested Nur Hussain and registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, along with charges of kidnapping.
39. Kali Mata Mandir vandalised, murti damaged in Ballia
An ancient Kali Mata mandir in Sakra hamlet of Tadibada village under the Nagra police station area in Ballia district was vandalised on 17 July, after unidentified miscreants damaged the murti installed inside the mandir.
The incident came to light the following day when villagers arrived for puja and found the murti damaged. The incident caused commotion and tension in the village, with residents demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible. Villagers said the mandir was an important centre of their faith and that beautification and renovation work worth around ₹30 lakh, funded through public contributions, was underway.
Police reached the spot, inspected the mandir and spoke to local residents. Around a dozen villagers submitted a signed complaint to Nagra Police seeking an investigation and early arrest of those responsible. Police said efforts were underway to identify the accused and that legal action would follow.
40. Minor Hindu girl pressured to convert to Islam and threatened with death in Prayagraj
A 15-year-old Hindu girl from Phaphamau, Prayagraj, was lured with a promise of marriage by Mohammad Irfan, a 20-year-old Muslim man from Bahraich, and later pressured to convert to Islam. According to an FIR lodged by the girl’s mother, Janaklali Modanwal, Irfan repeatedly threatened to kill the minor and destroy her family’s life when she refused to convert.
The complainant stated that her shop was located about 100 metres from a biryani shop operated by Sartaj Ali, where Irfan also worked. She that Irfan used multiple Instagram accounts to contact and influence her daughter and had planned to facilitate her conversion. The FIR also named Sartaj Ali, Irfan’s younger brother and his parents as being involved. The complainant further that Irfan issued threats in the presence of the victim’s younger sister and abused and threatened her when she confronted him.
Based on the complaint, a case was registered at Phaphamau Police Station under Sections 352 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 3 and 5(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021. On 17 July 2026, police arrested Mohammad Irfan and Sartaj Ali, aged 20 and 25, respectively, near the road leading from Nav Jeevan Hospital to Bela Kachhar. Both were residents of Fakharpur in Bahraich and were running a biryani shop at Shantipuram Chauraha, Phaphamau. Further legal proceedings were initiated.
41. Hindu woman murdered at home in Bangladesh while family attended Rath Yatra
A 55-year-old Hindu woman, Molina Roy, wife of Ratan Roy, was found murdered inside her four-storey house in the T&T area of Jhalakathi town, Bangladesh, on 17 July 2026. Her family had left the house in the afternoon to participate in the Rath Yatra festival in Bhimruli, Kirtipasha Union. When they returned, they found the main door open and furniture scattered inside the house. During a search, they found Molina Roy’s body wrapped in a sack and concealed inside a room on the ground floor.
Police recovered the body and sent it to Jhalakathi Sadar Hospital for post-mortem examination. Forensic evidence was also collected from the house. According to police and the victim’s family, the assailants may have entered the house with the intention of committing robbery and may have killed Molina Roy after she confronted or resisted them. The exact motive and circumstances of the murder remain under investigation.
42. Muslim yoga teacher removed Hindu students’ tilaks and cut kalavas at Shamli school
At Alpine International School in Jalalabad, Shamli, a Muslim yoga teacher identified as Ajka removed the tilaks from the foreheads of minor Hindu students and cut the kalavas tied around their wrists. The teacher also instructed students not to come to school wearing tilak or kalava, reportedly claiming that wearing the sacred thread was harmful. The matter came to light after the students informed their parents.
The parents, accompanied by ABVP members, protested at the school and demanded action against the teacher. School principal Nirmala Malik summoned the teacher and sought an explanation. The principal also questioned whether the instructions had been issued by the school management, but no such direction was established.
Following the protest and inquiry, the teacher was suspended with immediate effect and the process to remove her from the school was initiated.
July 18, 2026
43. Hindu man threatened for chanting Bhagwan Ram’s name while pro-Islamic slogans were raised at CJP protest in Delhi
At a protest organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, Hindu devotee Manish Pal was threatened by some protesters for chanting the name of Bhagwan Ram. A video of the interaction later surfaced on social media.
Pal told the media that he had come to the protest to spread the message of Bhagwan Ram and was peacefully chanting his name while distributing grains of rice inscribed with “Ram”. He stated that some CJP supporters objected to his activity, told him that the name of Bhagwan Ram would not be allowed there and threatened him for chanting “Ram-Ram”.
At the same protest venue, slogans such as “Sirf Allah ka Naam Rahega” were being raised openly. Thus, while pro-Islamic slogans were being raised at the gathering, the Hindu devotee was threatened for peacefully chanting the name of Bhagwan Ram. The protesters involved in the threat remain unidentified.
44. Man arrested in Shahjahanpur for objectionable remarks against Hindu deities on Facebook
Pankaj, a resident of Udaipur village under Roza Police Station in Bhawalkhera, Shahjahanpur, was arrested on 18 July 2026 for posting objectionable remarks against Hindu gods and mataes on Facebook.
According to police, Pankaj had shared a Facebook post supporting Sonam Wangchuk, who was on a hunger strike in Delhi, while also making objectionable comments about Hindu deities. A screenshot of the post was later shared on X, following which police took cognisance of the matter.
Officer Shubham Verma said the post had the potential to disturb communal harmony. Roza Police arrested Pankaj and initiated legal proceedings under provisions relating to breach of peace. Police also stated that Pankaj apologised for the post and that further legal action would follow.
July 19, 2026
45. Hindu slogan ‘Jai Shri Ram’ mocked by CJP supporter during protest in Delhi
During a protest organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in Delhi, advocate Balraj Malik mocked the Hindu religious slogan “Jai Shri Ram” during a public speech. A video of his remarks circulated on social media.
Referring to the controversy surrounding the theft of donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Malik questioned the significance of the slogan and said, “What was the use of saying ‘Jai Shri Ram’ here? Raise the slogan where the donation money was stolen. If there had been power in ‘Jai Shri Ram’, those sitting there would not have stolen money in front of Bhagwan Ram’s murti.”
During the speech, Malik also criticised the RSS and BJP, accusing them of promoting divisions between Hindus and Muslims. He made remarks concerning the mainstream media and the Supreme Court and spoke about social media as a platform for public discourse.
The remarks were later shared on X by political and social activist Manoj Singh, drawing attention to Malik’s comments about “Jai Shri Ram” and their impact on Hindu religious sentiments.
46. Muslim man spat, urinated, kicked and broke the Shivlinga at Hindu mandir in Hamirpur
In Nauranga village of Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh, a Muslim man identified as Hateem spat on the sacred Shivlinga inside a Hindu mandir, urinated on it, kicked it and broke it. A local stated that the accused was under the influence of alcohol at the time.
Villagers caught Hateem at the spot before he could flee and handed him over to the police. Deputy Superintendent of Police Rajeev Pratap Singh said Majhgawan Police received information about the desecration and reached the mandir. Police took the accused into custody following a preliminary investigation.
Based on a complaint by the mandir committee, Majhgawan Police registered a case under relevant legal provisions and initiated further proceedings. Additional police personnel were deployed in the area as a precaution, while the law-and-order situation remained peaceful.
47. Hindu woman raped, recorded and threatened with conversion by Muslim man in Fatehpur
In Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh, a Hindu woman that Owaish Raza, son of Anees and a resident of Andauli village under Radhanagar Police Station, raped her, recorded the assault without her consent, threatened to kill her and repeatedly pressured her to convert her religion.
Based on her complaint at Sadar Kotwali Police Station, police registered Crime Case No. 333/2026 under Sections 64, 109(1), 115(2), 352 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 67A of the Information Technology Act.
Police traced Owaish near Madaripur Road on 20 July 2026. According to police, he opened fire at the police team with an illegal .315 bore country-made pistol while attempting to flee. Police returned fire, injuring him in the left leg, following which he was arrested and admitted to District Sadar Hospital. Police recovered a .315 bore country-made pistol, one spent cartridge case and one live cartridge from his possession.
Police stated that a previous criminal case was registered against Owaish at Kotwali Police Station and that his complete criminal history was being examined. After medical treatment and legal formalities, he was to be produced before the competent court.
48. DMK supporter makes casteist remarks against Brahmins and mocks sacred thread in Tamil Nadu
DMK supporter and activist Piyush Manush made casteist remarks against Hindus belonging to the Brahmin community in an Instagram video while criticising Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam MLA and HR&CE Minister Ramesh over the Palani mandir land issue.
In the video, Manush used the derogatory Tamil expression “AAVA; AAVA BUDDHI AH KAMICHUTA; NOOLU”, mocking the sacred thread traditionally worn by Brahmins and some other Hindu communities. He referred to the minister’s “Brahmin colours” and “Brahmin brain” and said mandir administration should not be entrusted to Brahmins, describing such a situation as “dangerous”. His remarks linked Brahmin identity with corruption and misuse of authority.
Reports also cited previous instances in which Manush made caste-based remarks targeting Brahmins, including comments concerning the Podu Dikshitar community of Chidambaram in 2024, individuals associated with Auroville and IIT Madras in 2026, Justice G. R. Swaminathan in 2025 and Kizhakku News founder Badri Seshadri in 2026. No action against him in those instances had reportedly been taken at the time of reporting.
49. Hindu man assaulted by Muslim group in Nalasopara over dispute between children
In Nalasopara, Maharashtra, a Hindu man was dragged and brutally assaulted by more than 15 Muslim men following a minor dispute between children. The victim said the children were crying during the altercation and that no one initially came forward to help him. His wife and another man eventually managed to rescue him.
The victim’s wife that the attackers also threatened her family, saying, “We will chop and throw you, no one will do anything. Did you forget the Tarun Khatik case?” The attackers were reportedly associated with a local Muslim builder who was said to have influence in the area.
Following the incident, members of Hindu organisations demanded strict action against those responsible and warned of protests if the matter was not addressed. The perpetrators remained unidentified at the time of reporting.
The incidents reported between July 13 and July 19, 2026, present a wide range of allegations involving Hindu individuals, families, religious institutions and religious practices. The reported cases span physical attacks, threats, desecration of mandirs and murtis, disruption of religious observances, coercion and inducement for religious conversion, and objectionable content concerning Hindu deities.
The reported incidents also show the varied settings in which such complaints emerged. Mandirs and religious gatherings were among the locations affected, while schools, public protests, residential properties, social media platforms and places of employment also featured in the cases reported during the week.
Several cases involved women and minors, including allegations of abduction, sexual exploitation, threats, harassment and pressure to convert. Other cases concerned economically vulnerable communities and children, with complaints alleging inducement through education, financial assistance or other forms of support.
Bangladesh accounted for several reported incidents involving Hindu mandirs, devotees and families, including vandalism, theft, attacks during religious travel, threats against the Rath Yatra and the murder of a Hindu woman while her family was away attending the festival. The reported cases also included disputes over ancestral property and allegations of pressure on Hindu families to leave their homes.
In India, police and administrative authorities took action in a number of cases through FIRs, arrests, investigations, school-level disciplinary measures and official inquiries. However, several other cases remained under investigation, with perpetrators unidentified or allegations yet to be conclusively established.
Taken together, the incidents reported during the week underline the seriousness of complaints involving religious places, religious symbols, individual safety and freedom of religious practice. The cases also demonstrate the importance of timely investigation, due legal process, protection of victims and accountability wherever allegations are substantiated.
