Muslim Teen Lost Home For 'Spitting' On Hindu Rally, Now Witness' Flip-Flop
NDTV
After five months behind bars, the teenager is out on bail because the complainant, also the prime witness, refused to identify him
Adnan Mansuri, 18, spent 151 days in judicial custody for allegedly spitting on a Hindu religious procession in his hometown Ujjain. His home was demolished soon after the incident, citing encroachment, and the family had to find another address.
Now, after five months behind bars, the teenager is out on bail because the complainant, also the prime witness, refused to identify him. His minor brother and his cousin, also a minor, are the two other accused in the case. They were granted bail earlier.
On July 17, Adnan and his two brothers were on the terrace when a procession of Lord Mahakal - another name for Lord Shiva - taken out by devotees passed by their house. Someone shouted, "they spit, they spit". That was it. The three boys were taken into custody.
