Muslim family forced to leave theatre for 'disrespecting' Indian national anthem
Footage shows people burst into applause as family is forced to leave
Family members try to defend themselves as people accuse them for disrespecting the Indian national anthem. PHOTO: TIMES OF INDIA
A video of a Muslim family being asked to leave a theatre in India for not standing up for the national anthem has gone viral on social media.
The short video clip shows a group of people arguing with the Muslim family who they accuse of making excuses for not standing up in respect of the Indian national anthem.
Being Muslim in India
As the family is forced to leave the theatre, people can be seen welcoming the act with applause.
The Times of India reported they could not verify where the incident took place as some reports claim it was in Mumbai, while others stated it happened in Bengaluru.
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Many took to Twitter to express disgust at the level of intolerance, while the video posted on Facebook has been shared thousands of times.
This article originally appeared on Times of India
The short video clip shows a group of people arguing with the Muslim family who they accuse of making excuses for not standing up in respect of the Indian national anthem.
Being Muslim in India
As the family is forced to leave the theatre, people can be seen welcoming the act with applause.
The Times of India reported they could not verify where the incident took place as some reports claim it was in Mumbai, while others stated it happened in Bengaluru.
Don't understand the concept of 'religious intolerance': Salman Khan
Many took to Twitter to express disgust at the level of intolerance, while the video posted on Facebook has been shared thousands of times.
This article originally appeared on Times of India