Bhopal GRP officer attacked for asking youth to avoid public drinking; accused told other policemen ‘you are Hindu brothers’

April 29, 2025 by News Desk

In a disturbing incident in Bhopal, a Government Railway Police (GRP) head constable, Nazar Daulat Khan, was assaulted by a group of men after he asked them to stop consuming alcohol in a car parked at the Habibganj Railway Station (Rani Kamlapati Station) around 2 am on Sunday.

According to local media reports, Khan, who was on routine patrol, noticed the group drinking and asked them to vacate the premises.

An argument broke out, during which the youths, reportedly angered by Khan’s intervention, hurled abuses at him after noting his Muslim name.

The situation escalated into physical violence, with the assailants attacking Khan and tearing his uniform.

When other policemen arrived at the scene to assist Khan, one of the accused was heard telling them, “You are Hindu brothers, go away,” attempting to communalize the situation.

A video of the assault surfaced on Sunday, drawing widespread outrage.

So far, no official statement has been issued by either the Bhopal Police or the GRP regarding the incident. Observers fear that the case may be quietly shelved, despite the seriousness of the attack.

The brazenness of the accused—physically assaulting a police officer on duty—has raised alarming questions about public safety.

Critics have drawn parallels between this incident and acts of terrorism, pointing out that the difference here was merely the absence of firearms.

Many are questioning whether Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will take decisive action against the attackers, such as deploying bulldozers against their properties—a measure often used against accused persons from minority communities.

Observers argue that if the accused had been Muslim youths, the state’s response would likely have been far more severe.

Amid growing concern, many voices are warning that unless neutral and peace-loving citizens stand against such rising communal hatred, the fabric of the nation risks irreparable damage.

News Desk

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