YouTuber Salim Vastik was fatally attacked after entering his office in Loni, Ghaziabad. Salim, who was among the accused, was strangled for giving a statement on Islam and Halala. Treatment continues in GTB hospital, police started investigation through CCTV.
Ghaziabad Salim Vastik Attack: A sensational case has come to light from Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh. 50 year old YouTuber Salim Vastik was attacked after entering his own office in Ali Garden Colony of Loni area. The attackers slit his throat and stabbed him several times in the stomach. This incident has created an atmosphere of fear and tension in the entire area. Did this attack happen because of his statements?
What happened in Loni’s Ali Garden Colony?
On Friday, some youth riding a bike entered the office of Salim Vastik. It is being told that the attackers suddenly attacked them. After slitting the throat and stabbing him in the stomach, the accused fled from the spot. In critical condition, he was admitted to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital in Delhi, where his condition is said to be critical. According to the police, CCTV footage of the area is being scrutinized. ACP Loni said that teams have been deployed to identify and arrest the accused.
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Who is Salim Vastik, who was fatally attacked?
Salim Vastic runs a YouTube channel with the name ‘Salim Vastic 0007’. He is said to have around 28 thousand followers on his channel. He describes himself as an “ex-Muslim” and speaks openly on Islam, Halala, Madrassa education and religious interpretations in his videos. In his videos, questions on the verses of the Quran, appeals for reform in Muslim society and comments on socio-economic issues are often seen. This is the reason why there has been resentment among some sections of the community regarding his statements.
Had you received threats before?
It is said that Salim had been receiving threats earlier also. Due to his controversial statements, some organizations and people had raised objections. There has been debate about him on social media also. There was also discussion in some circles that he gets support from some Hindu organizations, although different opinions have been coming forward regarding this claim. Salim himself had mentioned these discussions in one of his videos.
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What is Salim’s background?
According to the information, Salim had studied from a school in Loni. He had said in a video that he read Quran as a compulsory subject. In the family, his mother and sisters were said to be more religiously devout, while Salim himself and his brothers were said to be relatively liberal minded. The reason behind the attack has not been officially clarified yet. This incident has once again brought into discussion issues like freedom of expression, religious sentiments and social tension. Now everyone’s eyes are on the police investigation. Will the attackers be caught soon? Will there be any big revelation in this matter? At present, this case of Ghaziabad remains a topic of discussion in the entire state.