Islamists are using social media to spread hate against Hindus, and platforms like Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook rarely take action against them. This lack of accountability has emboldened these Islamists.

In a recent incident, an Islamist influencer named Saheen Pasha threatened Hindus with genocide. In videos posted on Instagram, he warned that anyone who attempts to disrupt Gyanvapi will face severe consequences, including violence and beheading.

Other instances of genocidal/hate speeches against Hindus

• Instagram influencer Amaan Tanwar was caught inciting violence against Hindus in a viral video. He urged Muslims to unite and “smash the skull” of those opposed to Islam.

• Karnataka Police arrested Islamist influencer Syed Ali Akbar Jagirdar for inciting violence against Hindus in his Instagram videos. He called for beheading those who insult Prophet Muhammad and advocated killing Hindu men in interfaith relationships. After his videos went viral, an FIR was filed, leading to his arrest, despite his attempt to remove the videos from his account.

• The Kota Police arrested Islamist influencer Mustafa Arshad Ali, also known as Arshad Khan, for issuing death threats to Hindus in an Instagram reel. Khan, who has over 14,000 followers on Instagram, threatened to bury Hindus alive. His arrest came after the video was shared on Twitter by Radharaman Das of ISKCON, leading to public outcry and demands for action.

• An audio clip of Instagram influencer Sabnam and her friend Nadeem went viral, where Nadeem was heard advocating for the rape and killing of Hindus, while Sabnam laughed along. Nadeem expressed extreme hatred towards Hindus, claiming to have witnessed and participated in violence against them.

• An Instagram user named Sajad Khan from Bhopal, MP, has been posting threatening videos targeting Hindus and Hindu temples, including calls for violence and riots. Despite the alarming content, no action has been taken against him. His posts include threats of beheading, celebrating temple demolitions, and inciting violence against Hindus.

These incidents underscore the urgent need for social media platforms like Instagram to take strict action against hate speech and incitement to violence. It is crucial for authorities to unequivocally convey that such bigotry and intolerance will not be accepted.