Assault on Muslim Hawker in Meerut: Opposition Alleges Targeted Attack to Create Fear

A Muslim cloth peddler, Arif, was assaulted in Meerut district after being mistaken for a thief. Opposition parties claim the incident was a targeted attack designed to create fear, while the victim's wife alleges the police are pressuring them to modify the complaint. The incident has sparked concerns over law and order in the state, with some leaders accusing the government of emboldening such attacks.