Bareilly Birthday Ruckus: Teen 'Ashamed' After Friends Assaulted Over 'Love Jihad' Claims

• Hindu right-wing activists stormed a Bareilly restaurant, attacking students celebrating a birthday on December 27.
• The attack stemmed from 'love jihad' allegations as a 22-year-old nursing student celebrated with Muslim friends.
• The student expressed deep shame, fear, and embarrassment, questioning if friendships must now be religion-based.
• Bareilly Police registered a complaint, arrested five, but key accused Rishabh Thakur and Deepak Pathak remain at large.
• The student, originally from Badaun, left her hostel and fears for her life if strict action isn't taken against the attackers.

Why It Matters: A Bareilly birthday party turned violent over 'love jihad' claims, leaving a student ashamed and fearing for her safety.