Rinku Sharma (/rɪn-kʊ-ʃəˈrmə/; c. 1995 – 10 February 2021) was a hospital technician and a member of Bajrang Dal who was killed by stabbing in Mangolpuri, Delhi, on 10 February 2021.[1][2][3]
| Murder of Rinku Sharma | |
|---|---|
| Part of attack against Hindus. | |
  Mangolpuri Mangolpuri (Delhi)  Mangolpuri Mangolpuri (India) | |
| Location | Mangolpuri, New Delhi |
| Date | 10 February 2021 |
| Target | Rinku Sharma |
Attack type | Mob lynching |
| Weapon | Knives and canes |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Motive | To kill Rinku Sharma |
Background
editRinku Sharma, a resident of Delhi's Mangolpuri area, was allegedly stabbed and killed by four local residents in which three are Muslims as identified.[4][5]
Investigation
editThe Delhi Police arrested nine individuals associated with Sharma's death. Deen Mohd (40), Dilshan (22), Fayaiz (21) and Faizan (21), all residents of Mangolapuri, were arrested by a team of the Delhi Police’s Crime Branch. On 12 February, the Delhi Police presented a timeline of the events on 10 February that preceded the killing, alleging that Sharma was stabbed at a birthday party owing to a dispute over the closure of a friend's restaurant.[6] Sharma's family responded by asserting that the alleged killers were involved with a previous dispute related Sharma's participation in the Bajrang Dal, the Vishva Hindu Parishad, and a fundraiser for the Ram Mandir temple at Ayodhya. As of 22 February, a total of 9 people were arrested by the Delhi Police after a review of closed-circuit television footage.[7] The case was transferred to the police department's Crime Branch.[8]
Responses
editAfter Sharma's death, the Hindu nationalist organisation Vishva Hindu Parishad claimed that Sharma was killed for his participation in a fundraiser for the Ram Mandir temple.[9] Sharma's family, on 12 February, also alleged that the killing was motivated by the fundraiser and claimed that Sharma was linked to both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh; Sharma's brother stated that Sharma was a member of the Bajrang Dal.[10] The Delhi Police responded to the allegations via Twitter on 12 February, reasserting that the killing was motivated by the birthday party dispute and stating that "Any other motive alluded to this incident is factually wrong."[11] On 16 February, the BJP stated that it would provide a total of ₹1 crore (US$120,000) of financial aid to Sharma's family by 26 February.[12]
The North Delhi Municipal Corporation has declared to rename Mangolpuri Chowk in the name of Rinku Sharma.[13]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Ranjan, Abhinav (12 February 2021). "Delhi: BJP worker killed in Mangolpuri area, communal angle surfaces". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ "Delhi Man, 25, Stabbed To Death After Birthday Party Fight, 4 Arrested". NDTV.com. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ "Man stabbed after argument at a birthday party in Mangolpuri". Hindustan Times. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "Delhi Police arrest 4 in Rinku Sharma murder case, here's the Ram mandir truth". in.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ Nandy, Asmita (18 February 2021). "Rinku Sharma Murder: How Groups Are Stoking Fear in Mangolpuri". The Quint. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ Mishra, Himanshu (12 February 2021). "Rinku Sharma murder: Delhi Police busts communal angle, releases timeline of fight between friends". India Today. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "Four more nabbed for Rinku Sharma's murder in Mangolpuri". 21 February 2021.
- ^ Sinha, Jignasa (14 February 2021). "Rinku Sharma murder: Crime Branch takes over youth's murder case". The Indian Express. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Rinku Sharma murder case: 4 held, cops say business rivalry; VHP claims he was killed for collecting funds for Ram temple". The Indian Express. 12 February 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ Gunasekar, Arvind; Sengar, Mukesh Singh (12 February 2021). "BJP Worker Murdered After Birthday Party, Family Alleges Communal Angle". NDTV. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "Delhi: 25-year-old stabbed to death after argument at party in Mangolpuri, five arrested". Scroll.in. 12 February 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ Jain, Pankaj (16 February 2021). "Rinku Sharma murder: BJP's Kapil Mishra announces Rs 1 crore aid for Mangolpuri youth's family". India Today. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "Chowk to be named after Rinku: North Delhi Mayor". The Hindu. 18 February 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
External links
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- रिंकू शर्मा हत्याकांड में क्राइम का वीडियो (Video Show) (in Hindi). Navbharat Times. 21 February 2021.