Across Bharat, from 2021 to 2025, a disturbing pattern has emerged: young Hindu students have repeatedly found themselves targeted simply for holding on to their Hindu identity. These incidents, spread across different states, are not isolated acts of mischief but part of a larger trend where Hindu children and youth are harassed, beaten, and humiliated for expressing pride in their Dharma. From being attacked for writing “Jai Shri Ram” in their notebooks to facing communal bullying inside schools and colleges, these cases highlight a harsh reality: in our own land, Hindu students are being made to feel unsafe for living as Hindus.
This report documents 11 such incidents from the past four years where Hindu boys and girls were deliberately singled out by Islamic miscreants because of their religious identity. The purpose is not only to place facts before society but also to raise awareness of how deeply this menace affects the younger generation. Each case is a painful reminder that intolerance towards Hindus is no longer confined to streets or politics; it has entered the classrooms, the very spaces meant to nurture and protect children. Unless addressed firmly, these patterns of hatred threaten the harmony, dignity, and future of Hindu students across the nation.
1. Hindu schoolboy assaulted in Etah for writing “Jai Shri Ram”
On 27 August 2025, a shocking incident of religious intolerance was reported from the Marthara area of Etah, Uttar Pradesh. A Class 4 Hindu student had written “Jai Shri Ram” in his notebook, which allegedly enraged Islamist teacher Shakir Hussain. In a disturbing act, Hussain tore the boy’s notebook and then physically assaulted the child without provocation, simply because he expressed his faith.
The incident sparked outrage in the locality. The victim’s family and villagers rushed to the school, staging a protest against the assault. Several Hindu organizations also raised their voices, demanding strict action against the accused. Following the uproar, the police intervened swiftly and arrested Shakir Hussain, assuring that a thorough investigation would be conducted and justice delivered.
2. Muslim teacher arrested in Muzaffarnagar for cutting class 6 Hindu student’s choti
On 18 May 2025, a disturbing case of religious bias emerged from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. At the Kajkheda Block Baghera Upper Primary School, a Muslim teacher named Farzana Khatoon allegedly targeted a Class 6 Hindu student, Shivansh, for openly practicing his faith. The boy had been regularly tying his choti (traditional hair tuft) and applying a tilak on his forehead, which angered the teacher. Farzana reportedly summoned him to her office and, in a shocking act, cut off his choti with a pair of scissors.
The incident left the child humiliated and traumatized, triggering outrage among his family and local villagers. Hindu organizations strongly protested, demanding strict action against the teacher for her offensive and discriminatory conduct. Responding to the public outcry, police immediately arrested Farzana Khatoon and assured that appropriate legal proceedings would be carried out to ensure justice for the young student.
3. Hindu student assaulted in Narsinghpur for saying “Radhe-Radhe”
On 11 December 2024, a shocking incident was reported from Narsinghpur, Madhya Pradesh, where a Muslim teacher, Rabb Nawaz Khan, allegedly assaulted a Hindu student simply for uttering the devotional greeting “Radhe-Radhe”. The student recalled that while getting off a bus, he greeted with “Radhe-Radhe” in a normal manner. Enraged, Khan confronted him and shouted, “Now I will show you what happens when you say Radhe-Radhe.” He then slapped and beat the boy mercilessly.
The assault left the child shaken and sparked outrage in the community. Locals and Hindu organizations strongly condemned the attack, demanding strict action against the teacher for targeting the student’s religious expression. Following the uproar, police registered a case against Rabb Nawaz Khan, and investigations were initiated to ensure justice for the victim.
4. Muslim principal in Amroha targets Hindu students for Tilak and Kalawa
On 4 September 2025, a disturbing incident of religious discrimination came to light from Girauka village, Amroha district, Uttar Pradesh. At the Pyasachhadda Inter College, Muslim principal Mohsin Akram allegedly targeted Hindu students for openly practicing their traditions. Reports state that he issued strict orders against students who wore tilak on their foreheads, tied kalawa (sacred thread) on their wrists, or greeted with traditional Hindu salutations. Instead of focusing on academics, the principal singled them out and imposed restrictions on their religious expressions.
The incident sparked strong opposition from both students and their parents, who condemned the act as a direct assault on their religious freedom. They lodged formal complaints, asserting that such biased behavior had no place in an educational institution. Hindu organizations also voiced anger, demanding stern action against Mohsin Akram for attempting to suppress Hindu cultural identity under the guise of discipline.
5. Hindu class 7 student brutally beaten in Sidhi for chanting “Jai Shri Ram”
On 19 January 2024, a shocking case of religious intolerance surfaced in Budhar town, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. A Hindu boy studying in Class 7 raised the slogan “Jai Shri Ram” near Green Bell Public School, which enraged Muslim teacher Mohd. Abubakar Wali. In a violent response, the teacher allegedly assaulted the minor with a stick, beating him mercilessly. The child sustained serious injuries as a result of the brutal attack.
The incident triggered outrage among the victim’s family and local community members, who staged strong protests demanding justice. Acting swiftly on the complaint, police registered an FIR under relevant sections and arrested Mohd. Abubakar Wali. The case has drawn sharp criticism, with demands for strict legal action to ensure such targeted assaults on Hindu students are not repeated.
6. Muslim youth assault Hindu students in Bijnor, UP
On August 26, 2024, an incident of assault against Hindu students was reported in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. According to local accounts, Muslim youths identified as Tanvir Ayyaz and Mukhtar Ansari allegedly targeted two Class 6 Hindu students, Yash and Mayank, near Bhanehra village. The accused verbally abused and physically attacked the boys with sticks after questioning them about their Hindu identity while they were on their way through the government road.
The frightened children rushed home and informed their parents, following which the matter was brought to the notice of the Block Education Officer (BSA). The attack sparked outrage among locals, who demanded strict action against the accused to ensure the safety of school-going children.
7. Hindu Student assaulted by Muslim teacher in Chhatarpur, MP
On August 26, 2023, a disturbing incident took place in Udera village, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, where a Hindu student was allegedly beaten by a Muslim teacher named Irfan. The assault occurred on a government road after the student was seen wearing a cap. Irfan reportedly thrashed the boy with a stick, forcibly removed his cap, and threw it on the ground near a drain. Shockingly, he also slapped the student hard on the face.
The humiliated student narrated the ordeal to his family, who then approached the school headmaster. However, instead of taking action, the headmaster allegedly supported the accused teacher. The incident has drawn widespread anger among villagers, who demanded immediate investigation and accountability for the teacher’s actions.
8. Muslim youth creates ruckus over Hindu student chanting ‘Chand’ in Hamirpur, UP
On September 8, 2022, in Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh, a Muslim youth named Mohammad Kashif created a disturbance after a Hindu student chanted the word “Chand” (moon) inside an inter-college. Kashif allegedly scolded the Hindu students and pressured the authorities to close the nearby temple, which had been functional for the past 50 years.
According to the temple priest, this was the third time in three months that the temple was forced shut under such pressure. Several Hindu students reported that Kashif not only objected to the chanting but also threatened them, saying, “As long as I hold responsibility in this college, keep the temple gate closed.”
9. 11-year-old Hindu boy harassed in Moradabad for wearing tilak
On September 14, 2022, in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, a Muslim youth named Saif Akhtar harassed an 11-year-old Hindu boy by mocking him and making obscene remarks after seeing him with a Tilak on his forehead in the Thakurdara locality.
The child rushed home and informed his parents, after which Hindu organizations such as Bajrang Dal and ABVP lodged a strong protest. Locals condemned the incident, calling it a deliberate attempt to intimidate Hindu children for practicing their traditions openly.
10. Hindu student’s bhagwan’s photo destroyed in Gaya, Bihar
On 21 September 2021, in Gaya, Bihar, a shocking incident of religious harassment occurred. A Muslim student named Safe Alam allegedly took a Hindu Class 4 student’s schoolbag, removed a picture of Hindu deities from it, and threw it into a dustbin. During the act, he reportedly abused Hindu deities, saying, “All your gods are like dogs and pigs.”
The victim later informed his parents that he always kept the deity’s picture along with his mother’s photograph in his bag for blessings. The incident highlights the targeting of young Hindu students for practicing their faith openly and has raised concern among the local community.
11. Hindu student beaten over tilak by Muslim teacher in Raisen, MP
On 23 September 2021, in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, a Muslim teacher named Haniyat Begum reportedly targeted an 8th-grade Hindu student, Pawan Sen, for applying a Tilak on his forehead. The teacher allegedly scolded him and threatened that he would not be allowed to continue wearing it.
When Pawan continued with his religious practice, the teacher allegedly instigated others to assault him on the road. The boy was beaten severely, sustaining injuries that required medical attention. The incident has caused outrage among the local community, with demands for strict action against the teacher for targeting a student based on his faith.
School is where education begins, where children are taught how to become good citizens. If Islamic teachers create hatred against Hindus, it will shape the minds of students with prejudice from a young age. This kind of indoctrination, fostering hatred among both Hindu and Muslim children, is utterly unacceptable.
Hindu students are being targeted simply for keeping photos of deities or wearing a Tilak. Where are we living, Pakistan, or Bharat, a Hindu Swaraj, a Hindu Rashtra? This is our land, our heritage; every drop of blood here is steeped in Hindu dharma. We were born here, we live here, and we will die here. Our roots run deep into history, and Hindu dharma carries a rich and glorious legacy.
Who are the Islamists to try to control us, using centuries-old histories of forced conversions, torture, and jihad, over a peaceful Hindu population? Don’t they already have the freedom to wear hijab or burqa? Let them practice their faith, but if they target Hindus for being Hindu, we will never remain silent. This is our land, our dharma, and we will resist any attempt to intimidate or suppress it.
