Muslim mob lynching in India

Muslim mob lynching in India has emerged as a disturbing trend in recent years, drawing widespread concern both domestically and internationally. The Observer reports that these violent incidents often occur in the name of cow protection, a highly sensitive issue for many Hindus who consider the cow sacred. Allegations of cow slaughter, beef consumption, or cattle transportation have frequently been used as a pretext for mobs to target individuals, particularly Muslims. The **Observer** highlights that these M uslim are part of a lar ger pattern of religiously motivated violence that reflects growing communal polarization in India. According to the **Observer**, several factors contribute to the increase in mob lynching incidents . One key factor is the spread of misinformation through social media platforms. False rumours about Muslims engaging in illegal activities, such as slaughtering cows or harming members of the majority community, can rapidly incite anger and violence. Th...