Afghan Citizen Assaulted in Nagpur, Accused of Being a 'Terrorist'

Last weekend, an Afghan citizen living in Nagpur, India was the victim of a violent assault. On the night of July 27th, 46-year-old Fahim Khan, a clothes trader residing in Bada Tajbagh Sartaj Colony, was visiting Yadav Nagar Sweeper Colony to purchase a used refrigerator with a friend.

As Fahim and his friend were leaving the area, they were approached by a 26-year-old local man named Ajay Chavan. Chavan allegedly accused Fahim of being a 'terrorist' and began assaulting him with a baton. Two other accused individuals, Rishi Tambe (around 20 years old) and a minor, also joined in the attack, with Chavan striking Fahim on the head two to three times with a cement block.

The assailants reportedly threatened to kill Fahim if he filed a complaint with the police. During the incident, the windshield of Fahim's car was also damaged by thrown stones. Yashodhara Nagar police have registered a case against the three accused, with the minor sent to juvenile custody and the other two in police custody until July 30th.

Fahim Khan, who has been residing in India on a business visa for the past 7 years, suffered injuries to his head and chest as a result of the brutal assault. The incident has sparked outrage over the targeting of a foreign national based on unfounded accusations.