65-year-old Muslim man beaten to death by mob over Facebook comment dispute in Bihar
Summary
A 65-year-old Muslim man, Sheikh Wazul Haq, was beaten to death on June 5 in Bihar’s East Champaran district by a mob outside his residence near Phulwaria village. The attack occurred after a disagreement between two groups over a Facebook comment made four months earlier. The incident involved six to seven young men who assaulted Haq and his 25-year-old son, Mujibur Rehman, with sticks. Both victims were hospitalized, with Haq later succumbing to his injuries. Six individuals have been arrested in connection with the attack, and a case has been registered under sections 307 and 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Incident Details
Deliberate or negligent spread of false or misleading information with harmful real-world effects.
False or misleading content spread without intent to deceive.
Who Was Affected
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