Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh — 28 December 2025: A disturbing incident in the Noorpur area of Bijnor district has sparked outrage after a young Sikh man was allegedly attacked by a group of men, leaving him seriously injured, including damage to one of his eyes.
According to family members, Ramandeep Singh, a resident of the area, was assaulted on 23 December 2025 near a gurdwara. The attack is reported to have occurred shortly after a religious discussion during a sangat gathering.
Local accounts suggest that the assault happened after an argument broke out related to remarks on historical figures, including Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, though the exact motive remains under scrutiny. Zee News
Family Says Attack Was Pre-Planned
The victim’s uncle, Harvinder Singh Rinu, claims that the attack was not accidental but planned. He says that while members of the Sikh community were engaged in a peaceful discussion on history inside the gurdwara, one man — identified as Munna Qureshi — objected and later called his associates to ambush Ramandeep in the local market. OpIndia
Ramandeep’s family alleges the attackers used iron rods and sticks and inflicted severe injuries before fleeing the scene. Reddit
Police Response and Arrests
Police have registered a case at the Noorpur police station and say that two individuals — identified as Sahil and a minor — have already been arrested and are in custody. OpIndia
However, the principal accused, Munna, along with at least one more individual, is reportedly still at large. Police teams are conducting raids in an effort to apprehend them.
Community Reaction
The incident has triggered tension within parts of the local Sikh community. Some groups have called for immediate arrests of all involved and warned of protests if the remaining suspects are not promptly jailed. OpIndia
At the same time, social media and public forums are reflecting divided interpretations of the motive. While families and community members describe it as a targeted assault linked to heated remarks, some online discussions suggest that the official police statements do not confirm all the specific claims about the motive, stating that references to “Aurangzeb” were not recorded in the FIR. Reddit
Ongoing Investigation
Local authorities maintain that the situation is under control and that they are taking steps to ensure law and order in the area. Investigations continue, and police have urged calm.