Indian village bars Muslims from growing beard, praying publicly

News reports suggest the restrictions were imposed after a calf died allegedly at the hands of a Muslin boy

An Indian village has banned Muslim rituals, including growing beards, praying publicly and giving children Islamic names after a calf died allegedly at the hands of a Muslim boy, Telegraph reported.

The report further stated that the youth was consequently barred from entering the village. The consultative body of the village also barred Muslims of the village from praying outside their homes.

“It is unconstitutional. I will speak to the village's leader in this connection,” said a junior magistrate.



"We have been keeping Hindu names since partition and do not wear skull caps or keep beards," said a local Muslim leader. "Since there is no mosque in the village, we travel around 8-10 km to Rohtak city to offer prayers on Fridays and other occasions".

Earlier in August, a Muslim family home was attacked by a mob in India. Two accused persons were arrested under the prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955.

The article originally appeared in Telegraph