UP man forces Muslim youths to chant 'Jai Shri Ram': Video
In Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, a man named Devendra Chaudhary was caught on video stopping a tempo on Holi and allegedly forcing two youths from a minority community, Farman and his friend, to chant Jai Shri Ram.
A video circulated showing the encounter; the victims say Chaudhary assaulted them and insisted they repeat the slogan, and it quickly spread online and sparked concern.
Chaudhary was taken into preventive custody
Police registered a case against Chaudhary for promoting enmity and hurting religious feelings.
The victims were found and their statements recorded. Farman shared that they were beaten with threats like, "Accept the colors politely, otherwise we'll beat you."
Chaudhary claimed he was just wishing them for Holi.
He was taken into preventive custody but later granted bail by the court.