WATCH: Muslim police officer assaulted by mob in India's Bhopal

BHOPAL: A distressing incident occurred at Habibganj railway station (RKMP), where a group of intoxicated youths assaulted Government Railway Police (GRP) Head Constable Nazar Daulat Khan during a routine patrol.

According to reports, Khan approached a group of men consuming alcohol inside a car and asked them to vacate the premises.

The confrontation quickly escalated when the men noticed Khan’s Muslim name and began hurling religious slurs at him. The group then physically attacked the officer, reportedly tearing his uniform during the scuffle.

As other officers arrived on the scene to assist, one of the assailants allegedly tried to dissuade them, saying, "You are a Hindu brother, go away."

A video of the incident surfaced online on Sunday, sparking outrage, although Bhopal Police and GRP authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the attack.

Read more: Young man lynched in India for chanting 'Pakistan Zindabad' during cricket match

Earlier, a horrific incident unfolded in Mangaluru where a young man was lynched by a mob of Hindu extremists after he allegedly chanted “Pakistan Zindabad” during a local cricket match.

According to Indian media, the altercation began near the Bhatra Kolurthi temple, where a match was underway.

The victim, whose name has not yet been disclosed by authorities, reportedly had a dispute with a man identified as Sachin. The argument escalated, and the victim called a few acquaintances for support.

Tensions quickly spiraled out of control as a mob formed and launched a violent attack using sticks, rods, and other blunt weapons.