A shocking video recently surfaced on social media, showing a man violently assaulting a young girl by attempting to strangle her with his legs and pulling her hair. The disturbing footage reportedly originates from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, where bystanders intervened and rescued the victim. However, the incident took a controversial turn online, with claims suggesting a communal motive.

Social media posts alleged that a Muslim man attacked a Hindu girl after she refused his advances. Prominent users shared the video, amplifying the communal narrative and attracting millions of views. One post claimed that “a jihadi named Parvez Khan” attempted to kill the girl and evoked significant outrage.

The Amroha police quickly responded, clarifying the facts. In their official statement, they confirmed that both the accused and the victim are from the same community. The accused, identified as Rahul, had prior acquaintance with the victim. The police urged the public to refrain from spreading misleading information and assured that strict legal action was being taken.

Reports from local journalists and media outlets, including Dainik Bhaskar and Amar Ujala, revealed that the victim, a student at a private medical college, was attacked after the accused saw her talking to another male friend. Enraged by jealousy, Rahul assaulted the girl while she was returning home on her scooter. Locals rushed to her aid and rescued her.

The police arrested Rahul and charged him under the POCSO Act and various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including attempting to cause grievous harm and forcibly restraining the victim. He is now in custody, and the victim is recovering.

This case highlights the dangers of misinformation, where an already horrific act was falsely portrayed as communal, exacerbating tensions. The incident calls for responsible reporting and collective action against violence and rumor-mongering.