Hindu Youth Brutally Attacked by Muslim youth group in Karnataka
Hindu Youth Brutally Attacked by Muslim youth group in Karnataka
In a disturbing case of mistaken identity and quick temper, a Hindu man was attacked in Karnataka's Koppal district. The assault happened because a group wrongly thought he was having an inappropriate relationship with a Muslim woman. The incident on February 3, 2026, at a local bus stand shows how dangerous snap judgments can be and raises concerns about community relations. What Happened in Koppal? Attack Details Explained Venkatesh, from Basapattana village, had been a neighbor to a Muslim couple, Azmeer and Afia, for 15 years. On Tuesday, Afia left her home with her children after a fight with her husband. Azmeer wanted to solve the problem peacefully, so he asked their longtime neighbor, Venkatesh, to help. Venkatesh agreed to act as a peacemaker and met Afia at the bus stand to talk. The situation turned violent when several Muslim men, including Khajafeer and Indrawali, saw Venkatesh with Afia and her children. They jumped to the wrong conclusion, accusing him of having an aff…