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Rumour and Revenge

September 21, 2018 6 Comments

Rumour and Revenge

By Vijai Pant

The angry mob of Hindus continued to rain blows on Abdul, not even checking whether he was carrying beef as someone had reported over the phone. It was only after ensuring there was no life left in him that the crowd dispersed.

One of his attackers sent word to family members. Crying inconsolably, they arrived at the scene.

Their neighbour Ashraf was with them. “We can’t allow our people to be lynched. Revenge must be taken. Revenge is the way out.” He sounded furious.

He had never liked Abdul making advances towards his daughter.

The beef rumour had claimed another victim.

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  1. glkamens says

    September 21, 2018 at 11:55 am

    Fake News reigns universally! Jerry

    Reply
  2. Smita says

    September 21, 2018 at 12:23 pm

    The bitter truth of one part of the society…very briefly depicted sir…hats off to u …

    Reply
  3. Marlene says

    September 21, 2018 at 9:38 pm

    Claims of beef, affairs, drugs, embezzlement — it all comes down to the same evil intentions by the spiritually weak, regardless of their society. Wow — powerful story well written!

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    • VIJAI PANT says

      September 22, 2018 at 5:58 am

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
  4. James Bonnor says

    September 22, 2018 at 11:41 am

    Good story, well told.

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  5. Susan says

    September 30, 2018 at 11:46 am

    I had to research the practices of Hindus to understand this story. Thanks for the education.

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