Episodes of violence during worship have spread fear among minority communities.
According to details, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, an elderly man was assaulted while offering prayers.
The incident occurred in the city of Rudrapur, where a man identified as Arvind Sharma pushed the elderly worshipper to the ground. The victim was subjected to abusive language, slapped and kicked, and beaten with a stick.
Religious circles condemned the incident in strong terms and called for action against those responsible.
Demands for the protection of religious freedom and civil rights have gathered pace, as questions arise over challenges to religious harmony in various Indian cities.
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