Man Assaulted in Pakistan for Eating at Restaurant: Highlights Discrimination Against Hindus

A distressing event unfolded in Kotri, Pakistan, where a Hindu man suffered a brutal assault. His offense? Eating at a local eatery. Daulat Bagri was having lunch at the restaurant when he was targeted. The owner, along with others, took issue with his presence, leading to his being bound, severely beaten, and robbed of 60,000 rupees. Daulat begged for mercy, yet the attackers persisted, condemning his actions. The video of the attack has circulated widely on social media, triggering public anger and calls for justice. Following the incident, the Kotri police initiated a case against the accused, including the restaurant owner. However, no arrests have yet been made. A petition was filed in the Jamshoro District and Sessions Court, alleging inaction by the SSP and SHO Jamshoro, preceding the police case registration. This incident sheds light on the ongoing social bias and violence directed towards Hindu minorities in Pakistan, especially marginalized groups like the Bagri, who continuously struggle with religious discrimination, social exclusion, and official indifference.