A distressing act of religious intolerance occurred in Sheffield, England, where a British Pakistani-owned restaurant faced vandalism and harassment from individuals identified as Hindu extremists.
According to 24NewsHD, the attackers damaged property and intimidated staff. The restaurant owner, Rahimullah Khan, revealed that the perpetrators, reportedly Indian nationals under the influence of alcohol, caused a scene after their meal, accusing the restaurant of mixing beef with mutton—a claim Rahimullah denied, clarifying that beef isn’t part of the menu.
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The altercation escalated, with the group smashing glass panels, damaging property, and assaulting staff. British police swiftly intervened, arresting the suspects and launching an investigation to determine the motives and assess the damages.
The Sheffield community has strongly condemned the incident, urging stronger measures to safeguard minority-owned businesses against such prejudiced attacks.