Hyderabad Police Arrest Four After Attack on Interfaith Couple With Baby Near Makkah Masjid
Hyderabad police have arrested four men after a video showed an interfaith couple with a baby being confronted near Makkah Masjid. The alleged Aadhaar demand and attempted kick at the child have sparked calls for justice.
The accused have been identified as Shaik Ayan, Syed Firdous, Mohd Shabaz and Mohd Farhan Ahmed. Police arrested the four men near Makkah Masjid after the video showed them confronting the couple and questioning the man's religion.
According to the details in the video, the group demanded that the man produce his Aadhaar card. The men allegedly attempted to kick the baby during the confrontation, escalating the incident involving the couple and their child.
The couple, comprising a Hindu man and his Muslim wife, were shopping when the group surrounded them. The woman reportedly tried to explain the situation to the men, but the confrontation continued.
Hyderabad men are kicking a man and his baby for shopping in old city just because he is a Hindu and his wife is muslim Hyderabad is a leftover Pakistan https://t.co/nLqKFClHeB
— Farzana (@farzlicioustahe) October 22, 2026
The video has drawn widespread attention online, with people calling for justice for the couple and their baby. The incident has also brought renewed attention to previous instances of harassment involving interfaith couples in the area.
Authorities have warned against vigilantism as the incident continues to draw public attention. The arrests mark a police response to the alleged assault, while the episode has raised concerns about the safety of couples facing confrontations over their interfaith relationships.

Comment List