Mumbai, Nov. 15: Social activist and YouTuber Sahil, who identifies as a former Muslim, has alleged that a group of men assaulted him in Mumbai over his views on Islam.
In a post on X, Sahil claimed that around 12 men attacked him while he was livestreaming in the Vashi area on Saturday night. He said he escaped the attack and feared for his life.
Sahil Shares Video Showing Injuries After Alleged Attack
Sahil said he was visiting a location in Vashi with friends when the incident occurred. He alleged that the attackers targeted him because of his criticism of Islam.
A video showing injuries on his face and hands has since circulated on social media. Sahil also claimed that ex-Muslims face safety concerns in Mumbai and other parts of the country.
Sahil has built a following among ex-Muslim activists through his social media accounts and YouTube channels. He has reportedly been speaking against Islamic practices for the past six years and has around 2.75 lakh YouTube subscribers.
Sahil grew up in a traditional Muslim family in Mumbai’s Dharavi area. He was previously associated with the Tablighi Jamaat and participated in its religious activities.
He said his views began changing during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown after studying the Quran and Hadith. He reportedly developed doubts about religious teachings and left Islam after failing to find answers to his questions from religious scholars. He later identified as an atheist.
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