Hindu Man Assaulted in Koppal Over False Affair Suspicion While Playing Peacemaker

• Venkatesh, a Hindu man, was brutally assaulted in Koppal district, Karnataka, by a group of Muslim men.
• The assault occurred after he was wrongly suspected of having an affair with a Muslim woman, Afia, whom he was trying to help resolve domestic issues.
• Venkatesh was asked by Afia's husband, Azmeer, to persuade her to return home after an argument.
• A group of youth attacked Venkatesh at a bus stand, despite locals explaining his role as a peacemaker.
• An FIR has been registered against Azmeer, Khajafeer, Indrawali, and others, and an investigation is underway.