Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, India – In yet another shocking incident of targeted violence against Muslims in India, two Muslim buffalo traders were brutally assaulted by a mob in Damoh district of Madhya Pradesh on the night of Tuesday, 28 October 2026.
According to police and eyewitness reports, the victims were transporting buffaloes legally when they were intercepted by a group of vigilantes near Damoh city. The mob accused them of illegal transportation, abused them with communal slurs, and physically assaulted them, leaving them severely injured.
Disturbing videos of the assault, showing the traders being beaten and forced to chant slogans, have gone viral on social media platforms, triggering outrage across the country.
Police Action: Two Cases Filed
Confirming the incident, Damoh Police said that as of 29 October 2026, 12:45 AM IST, two separate cases have been lodged in connection with the incident. One case has been filed against the attackers based on the complaint of the Muslim traders, and a counter-case has also been registered.
The Superintendent of Police (SP) office confirmed that the investigation is underway and that the accused are being identified from the viral video footage.
Muslim Community Stages Protest
Following the attack, hundreds of members of the Muslim community gathered in front of the SP Office in Damoh on Wednesday morning. They held a peaceful demonstration demanding immediate arrest of the culprits, strict action under law, and security for Muslim cattle traders who are often targeted.
Community leaders stated that buffalo trading is a legal livelihood for many Muslim families in Madhya Pradesh and such mob attacks have created fear and economic hardship.
"This is not just an attack on two individuals; it is an attack on our livelihood and our dignity as Indian Muslims. We demand justice," a protester told Islam Global News.
Rising Trend of Targeted Attacks
This incident comes amid a rising trend of mob lynching and vigilantism against Muslim cattle traders in several states of India. Human rights organizations have repeatedly called for stronger laws against mob violence.
This breaking news was first reported and investigated exclusively by the Islam Global News Editorial Desk.
We at Islam Global News strongly condemn this hate crime and stand in solidarity with the victims. We urge the Madhya Pradesh government and the Union Home Ministry to ensure the safety of all citizens irrespective of religion.
We will continue to follow this story for further updates.
Report by: Islam Global News Editorial Desk – India Bureau
Date: 29 October 2026
