Watch the harrowing stories of Tasleem Ali and Akhlaq Salmani, victims of hate crimes in India. Both men were brutally attacked by mobs, only to be further victimised via fabricated sexual assault charges.

While courts eventually acquitted them, the prolonged legal battles, social stigmatisation as well as physical and emotional trauma left indelible scars. Their cases show a disturbing pattern where victims of communal violence are criminalised, highlighting the systemic injustices they face. Drawing parallels with the racial violence in Jim Crow-era America, this video examines how stereotypes and systemic bias perpetuate violence against Muslims in India.

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