Father and Son Beaten by Mob Over Alleged Religious Insult

Local Correspondent

Lalmonirhat, June 23, 2025: A violent mob attack occurred at a salon owned by Paresh Chandra Sheel in Hanif Paglar Mor area (Ward No. 9) of Lalmonirhat Municipality, where elderly Paresh Chandra Sheel (around 70) and his son Bishnu Chandra Sheel (35) were brutally assaulted over allegations of religious disrespect.

Police and local sources report that on Friday afternoon, a young worshipper accused Paresh Sheel of making derogatory remarks about Islam and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) while getting a haircut. Additionally, a teenager claimed to have heard similar comments from him about a month ago. Enraged by these allegations, a crowd stormed the salon, beat the father-son duo, and handed them over to Lalmonirhat Sadar Police Station.

Local witnesses revealed that the worshipper visiting the salon had been lecturing Paresh Chandra Sheel on religious matters during the haircut. When Paresh questioned these sermons, the customer—unable to counter the queries—stormed out, gathered people, and instigated the mob attack under accusations of religious insult.

Police have launched an investigation. Locals confirm the incident has sparked tensions in the area, with additional police deployed to control the situation.