Aklera, Jhalawar, Rajasthan – January 4, 2026
A shocking video circulating on social media has captured the brutal assault of an elderly man by a group of 10 to 15 individuals in Aklera, a town in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district, allegedly over suspicions of beef consumption. The incident, which occurred on January 2, 2026, has ignited widespread outrage online, highlighting ongoing concerns about mob violence and communal tensions in the region.
The 46-second footage, first shared widely on X (formerly Twitter) by the account @Muslim_ITCell, shows the victim being dragged along a rural road, slapped repeatedly, kicked, and punched by the attackers. Bystanders can be heard hurling slurs, accusing the man of eating beef—a grave offense in parts of India where cows are considered sacred by many Hindus—and labeling him a "Rohingya Bangladeshi," an inflammatory reference often used to stoke anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim sentiments. The video has amassed thousands of views and shares across platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, with users condemning the act as a blatant example of vigilante justice.
Eyewitness accounts and social media posts describe the perpetrators as members of a right-wing or nationalist group, though no specific organization has been named in verified reports. The assault appears to have unfolded in broad daylight on a public road, with several onlookers filming rather than intervening. One X post suggested the victim may have been mentally challenged and was possibly scavenging discarded animal remains roadside, but this claim remains unconfirmed and does not justify the violence. The man's identity, exact age, and religious background have not been officially verified, and details about his injuries—beyond visible bruising and distress in the video—are unavailable.
Local police in Jhalawar have been urged to investigate swiftly and arrest those involved, but as of January 4, no official statement, FIR, or detentions have been reported. Activists and users on X have tagged Rajasthan Police accounts, demanding action under sections of the Indian Penal Code related to assault, rioting, and promoting enmity between groups. "This is mob rule, not justice," wrote one user, echoing a sentiment repeated across hundreds of posts.
The incident comes amid Rajasthan's stringent anti-cow slaughter laws, which have fueled a rise in cow vigilantism over the past decade. Similar attacks on suspected beef consumers, often targeting minorities, have been documented in the state and elsewhere in India, drawing criticism from human rights groups for eroding communal harmony and the rule of law. Online reactions have been swift and polarized: While many expressed horror and called for stricter anti-mob violence measures, others linked the event to broader political rhetoric around immigration and dietary practices.
As the video continues to spread, civil society organizations like Team Rising Falcon have reiterated calls for immediate intervention to protect vulnerable communities. "Hate crimes must not be normalized," the group stated in a post tagging authorities. The Jhalawar Superintendent of Police has yet to respond to requests for comment.
This case underscores the urgent need for enforcement of existing laws against lynching and hate-based violence, as Rajasthan grapples with a pattern of such incidents that threaten social cohesion. Updates will follow as more information emerges.
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