Behind Rajasthan Killing, Mistaken Identity, "Love Jihad" Lie, Hate Clips | Read
On December 6, a viral video on social media shook the country. In the town of Rajsamand in Rajasthan, 37-year-old Shambhulal Regar was seen hacking to death and burning Afrazul, 45, a migrant labourer from West Bengal. A few hours later, Regar published a video with his 13-year-old daughter by his side, justifying his horrific crime as revenge for "love jihad" -- the term used by rightwing groups who allege that Muslim men draw Hindu women into relationships to convert them.(Disclaimer: Content in this video could be disturbing for viewers)
