Sahil’s latest video has again put him in the spotlight.
He claimed that a group of around 12 people from Dharavi attacked him when he visited Vashi with some new friends on Saturday night.
In the video, he showed blood on his face and an injury to his hand. He alleged that the group wanted to kill him because of his views on Islam.
“I had gone to a place in Vashi with my new friends and a group of people from Dharavi, where I resided earlier, attacked me. They wanted to kill me,” he said.
Sahil also referred to the February 2026 attack on fellow Ex-Muslim activist Saleem Wastik in Ghaziabad. Wastik was stabbed repeatedly in the neck and abdomen inside his office and was hospitalised with serious injuries.
Referring to that incident, Sahil said the alleged attackers in his case should face similar legal consequences if found guilty. He claimed that he narrowly escaped death.
He later indicated that he would not stop speaking about his views, declaring, “Ab Sahil nahi rukega. Islam ki haqeeqat logo ko batayega” (Sahil will not stop now. He will tell people what he believes is the reality of Islam).
However, the allegations surrounding the Mumbai incident remain subject to police investigation. There has been no official confirmation of the number or identity of the attackers, or of the motive Sahil has alleged.
What is the Ex-Muslim movement?
The Ex-Muslim movement brings together people who have left Islam, no longer identify with the religion or wish to discuss their doubts and experiences publicly.
Many use online platforms to speak about religious beliefs, personal freedom, atheism and the difficulties they say they faced while questioning or leaving their faith.
The internet has played an important role in bringing such individuals together. YouTube livestreams, social media discussions and online communities allow people to exchange experiences without necessarily revealing their identities.
Sahil became one of the visible Indian voices in this space. Other internationally known activists associated with Ex-Muslim discussions include Maryam Namazie, Harris Sultan, Zafar Heretic, Adam Seeker and Ayaan Hirsi Ali.
The movement is not a single organisation with a common leadership or set of beliefs. People associated with it have different reasons for leaving Islam and different positions on religion, politics and society.
For some, the focus is atheism and freedom of belief. Others concentrate on questioning religious interpretations or discussing the social pressures they associate with leaving their former faith.
Sahil’s journey, including his decision to step away from activism in 2025 and his latest allegations in Mumbai, has, nevertheless, drawn attention to the personal and public challenges faced by people who openly discuss their religious beliefs.